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Incubator options

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  • 09-17-2009, 11:04 AM
    bobbittle
    Incubator options
    Trying to get everything ready soon so I'm not worrying about it next year.

    I need an incubator, one that, at a minimum, can incubate 4-5 clutches of ball python eggs.

    I've been looking at:

    http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...ile-incubator/

    But I'm open to options. I like the price of that one ($250) but am not sure how many eggs it could hold.

    Any help would be appreciated.
  • 09-17-2009, 11:22 AM
    nixer
    Re: Incubator options
    for the money this is alot larger http://nsreptiles.com/incubator.html
    which is also what im currently using
  • 09-17-2009, 11:34 AM
    PythonWallace
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bobbittle View Post
    Trying to get everything ready soon so I'm not worrying about it next year.

    I need an incubator, one that, at a minimum, can incubate 4-5 clutches of ball python eggs.

    I've been looking at:

    http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...ile-incubator/

    But I'm open to options. I like the price of that one ($250) but am not sure how many eggs it could hold.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    That thing is TINY. It can probably only hold 1-2 clutches.
  • 09-17-2009, 11:36 AM
    WingedWolfPsion
    Re: Incubator options
    You can get the same 'incubator' from ThinkGeek.com for $100.
    It's a mini fridge/warmer. They really made very few changes to it, to sell it as a reptile incubator.
    I understand that folks have indeed used the mini-fridge version for incubation with no problems at all, it works great.

    Look closely, compare, and tell me what is worth the extra 150. <lol>
    http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/6ad2/
  • 09-17-2009, 11:47 AM
    bobbittle
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion View Post
    You can get the same 'incubator' from ThinkGeek.com for $100.
    It's a mini fridge/warmer. They really made very few changes to it, to sell it as a reptile incubator.
    I understand that folks have indeed used the mini-fridge version for incubation with no problems at all, it works great.

    Look closely, compare, and tell me what is worth the extra 150. <lol>
    http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/6ad2/

    Wow.....

    Thanks for the link. :D

    I'll keep looking. (And I'll check out the nsreptile one posted)
  • 09-17-2009, 11:57 AM
    WingedWolfPsion
    Re: Incubator options
    No problem. Of course, I estimate the mini-fridge could probably hold 2 or 3 clutches. Which is better than a Hovabator, which only holds 2 and only if you put them all in together--and it's a great deal more versatile and accurate. It's probably worth the $100.
    I've been debating getting a few.
  • 09-17-2009, 12:00 PM
    bobbittle
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion View Post
    No problem. Of course, I estimate the mini-fridge could probably hold 2 or 3 clutches. Which is better than a Hovabator, which only holds 2 and only if you put them all in together--and it's a great deal more versatile and accurate. It's probably worth the $100.
    I've been debating getting a few.

    And of course in the off season you could put your beer in it. :D
  • 09-17-2009, 12:24 PM
    nixer
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bobbittle View Post
    And of course in the off season you could put your beer in it. :D

    if you were going to figure on that i would just get a small fridge and put flexawatt, fan and a thermostat in it
  • 09-17-2009, 01:02 PM
    WingedWolfPsion
    Re: Incubator options
    You could, but then you couldn't cool your beer.
  • 09-17-2009, 06:01 PM
    cinderbird
    Re: Incubator options
    I'm interested, has anyone tried the thinkgeek one?

    I think i'll probably end up building my own incubator, but in the mean while that is a great idea for a very small breeding operation. I'd be curious about its accuracy. A 5 degree difference dosen't seem like it would matter much for cooling drinks, but i wouldnt want it with eggies. Do these hold temp well?
  • 09-17-2009, 06:32 PM
    Blue Apple Herps
    Re: Incubator options
    You can't go wrong with a home made cooler incubator IMO. Best bang for the buck.
  • 09-17-2009, 06:34 PM
    likebull1
    Re: Incubator options
    I just picked up a big apple herp safety hatch incubator and it holds 12 6qt. sterilite tubs. Its a little pricey but it comes with a thermostat and hols a lot of bins.
  • 09-17-2009, 06:39 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: Incubator options
    Here are some more suggestions if you are not the DIY type

    http://www.jwexotics.com/incs.html

    If you are DIY type than this (That is what I did now I need something bigger though) http://www.eyehit.com/degei/supportf.../inc/index.htm
  • 09-19-2009, 12:30 PM
    snakesRkewl
    Re: Incubator options
    A 4 cubic foot mini fridge holds four 6 qt tubs, holds temps awesome, and the best bang for the buck in small incubators.

    The mini fridge held within 1 degree temperature kept in a closet(stable environment) and I was quite impressed for the cost.

    I picked up my fridge off of craigslist for free, and it was basically new not working shape.

    I believe total I had $75 into it :)
  • 09-19-2009, 05:55 PM
    bobbittle
    Re: Incubator options
    I guess I never realized what little went into making an incubator. I'll start hunting for a non working freezer now. :D
  • 09-19-2009, 06:07 PM
    jglass38
    Re: Incubator options
    Jake sells some awesome incubators!

    This year I used a closet with a plastic shelving unit in it and heat tape down the back. Perfection!
  • 09-19-2009, 06:21 PM
    Repsrul
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nixer View Post
    for the money this is alot larger http://nsreptiles.com/incubator.html
    which is also what im currently using

    I also have one from them. I am very pleased with it.
  • 09-19-2009, 06:24 PM
    RichsBallPythons
    Re: Incubator options
    Look at the DIY forum and you can get great ideas to make incubators CHEAP.
  • 09-19-2009, 06:49 PM
    Hock3ymonk3y
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
    Here are some more suggestions if you are not the DIY type

    http://www.jwexotics.com/incs.html

    If you are DIY type than this (That is what I did now I need something bigger though) http://www.eyehit.com/degei/supportf.../inc/index.htm

    I second http://www.jwexotics.com/incs.html incubators!
  • 09-19-2009, 07:47 PM
    euphuistical
    Re: Incubator options
    So is it basically 1 clutch to one shoebox tub? Or how does that work exactly.

    I am going to be using an old wine cooler that is broken and I can fit in 5 tubs and I wasn't sure how many eggs that would hold. I am only expecting around 5 clutches if everything goes ideally/

    I know you're not supposed to unclump the ball of eggs, but I wasn't sure if multiple clutches would fit in one tub. Can someone clear this up for me?
  • 09-19-2009, 07:56 PM
    eyegotballs
    Re: Incubator options
    Is one foot of 11 inch flexwatt really enough to heat that whole cooler?
  • 09-19-2009, 10:45 PM
    snakesRkewl
    Re: Incubator options
    It takes one two foot section of 11x12 flexwatt to heat my mini fridge.
  • 09-20-2009, 12:22 AM
    98bcobra
    Re: Incubator options
    I made own Cooler incubator this year and it was VERY easy. Cost was under 100 dollars without a Thermostat. We will see how it goes this year I hope
  • 09-20-2009, 01:50 AM
    eyegotballs
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by snakesRkewl View Post
    It takes one two foot section of 11x12 flexwatt to heat my mini fridge.

    So that's a no? How do you have a 2 foot section of 11x 12? I'm just trying to figure out how much flexwatt to use.
  • 09-20-2009, 03:09 AM
    snakesRkewl
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by eyegotballs View Post
    So that's a no? How do you have a 2 foot section of 11x 12? I'm just trying to figure out how much flexwatt to use.

    They used to send it uncut when you order so much at a time, I "think" they still do.
    I bought multiple feet and I cut it at two feet long for the inc.
    I tried a one foot piece, the t-stat ran full time and I didn't like that, so I put two feet in and the t-stat did't work so hard to keep 90 degrees in the tub inside the inc.

    My mini fridge is a 4 cubic foot model, I only used 1 shelf last year but it will hold two 6qt tubs on each shelf.
    I liked it's ease of use so much I'm putting a twin one next to it this year, lol.

    This is before I altered the position of the flexwatt, but it gives you an idea of where I placed it.

    If your going to use both shelves then a little fan to circulate the air and keep steady temperature top to bottom works great.
    http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/PICT2110.jpg
  • 09-20-2009, 03:12 AM
    Hulihzack
    Re: Incubator options
    Smaller clutches, 2-4 eggs, may be able to double up in one shoe box. But a big clutch will definitely need its own box.
  • 09-20-2009, 09:47 AM
    98bcobra
    Re: Incubator options
    Oh and I forgot to mention that I can fit 6 shoeboxes in the cooler its a
    126qt model I believe.
  • 09-20-2009, 01:27 PM
    euphuistical
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Hock3ymonk3y View Post


    Which model is the best in terms of cost/ # of eggs incubated?

    I was considering the kit and making my own cooler one if I need more space after my wine cooler one, or if that one doesn't work fir some reason.
  • 09-20-2009, 05:25 PM
    JenH
    Re: Incubator options
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Deborah View Post

    If you are DIY type than this (That is what I did now I need something bigger though) http://www.eyehit.com/degei/supportf.../inc/index.htm

    I setup one like this one 2 seasons ago, but did not cut holes in it. It works great and I only have one foot of flexwatt in it. It can hold 8 6qt shoe boxes...
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