Closet incubator?

I'm thinking about converting my snake rooms closet into an incubator. Has anyone here done this? Can you please post photos? It's not a huge closet so keeping temps stable shouldn't be a problem at all. Planning on using flex watt for heating instead of oil filled heater that I've read a lot of people use. Also how can I do this without creating any hotspots and making sure the very bottom is the same temps as the very top? Thanks in advance???

I don't believe the closet is insulated sufficiently to avoid temperature fluctuations. Also, the closet would need a insulated door with an airtight seal Why not just buy a broken wine cooler, modify it to be your incubator, and keep it in your closet? Your idea could work but would require a great deal of time and thought to make it a reality.

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Originally Posted by piedpiperballs

I don't believe the closet is insulated sufficiently to avoid temperature fluctuations. Also, the closet would need a insulated door with an airtight seal Why not just buy a broken wine cooler, modify it to be your incubator, and keep it in your closet?

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I know for a fact that lots of people convert closets into incubators with perfect results in keeping temps stable. I already have a professionally made hotbox incubator but After this season I need something bigger and rather save the 1000+ dollars for more snakes instead of getting a bigger one. It's not a walk in closet it's small. Probably 3'x3' and the height of probably your average doorway. Also no exterior walls which is good. Can easily be heated with just flexwatt along the back and bottom, just need to insulate alittle. Was just looking for some ideas/pics cause I know there's definitely more people on here that have done it!

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Originally Posted by highqualityballz

save the 1000+ dollars

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??? I have less than $400 in my incubator including heat tape and thermostat. Huge stand up freezer with a glass door.

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Originally Posted by highqualityballz

save the 1000+ dollars

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

??? I have less than $400 in my incubator including heat tape and thermostat. Huge stand up freezer with a glass door.

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at that price point, i'm assuming highqualityballz previously the 48inch hotbox incubator. i think highqualityballz has big plans and alotta clutches on the way and needs something that can hold more than 25 egg boxes! sounds exciting!!

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Originally Posted by Ax01

. i think highqualityballz has big plans and alotta clutches on the way and needs something that can hold more than 25 egg boxes! sounds exciting!!

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Mine will actually max out at 40 of the 6q tubs ;)

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Originally Posted by Ax01

at that price point, i'm assuming highqualityballz previously the 48inch hotbox incubator. i think highqualityballz has big plans and alotta clutches on the way and needs something that can hold more than 25 egg boxes! sounds exciting!!

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Wrong but nice try buddy. I have the 36" which is around $900 something shipped to me. Not 100% sure if your trolling or not and if you are Keep your sarcasm on someone else's thread.

I just googled "turn closet into incubator" and this guide came up. No idea how good of an incubator this makes though.

https://www.americanmadeexotics.com/...onversion.html

And if I were you, I would just DIY build another incubator using an old fridge or wine cooler off craigslist or something. It sure saves a lot of money and time either way, if that's your goal.

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Originally Posted by highqualityballz

Also how can I do this without creating any hotspots and making sure the very bottom is the same temps as the very top?

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You need to install a fan.

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Originally Posted by Ax01

at that price point, i'm assuming highqualityballz previously the 48inch hotbox incubator. i think highqualityballz has big plans and alotta clutches on the way and needs something that can hold more than 25 egg boxes! sounds exciting!!

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Also if you actually read the post I said AFTER this season I need a bigger incubator, not because I will need it right away but to grow into. Not gonna explain myself though!

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Originally Posted by redshepherd

I just googled "turn closet into incubator" and this guide came up. No idea how good of an incubator this makes though.

https://www.americanmadeexotics.com/...onversion.html

And if I were you, I would just DIY build another incubator using an old fridge or wine cooler off craigslist or something. It sure saves a lot of money and time either way, if that's your goal.



You need to install a fan.

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Thanks for an actual answer! I came across that too, only one I found lol. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by highqualityballz

Wrong but nice try buddy. I have the 36" which is around $900 something shipped to me. Not 100% sure if your trolling or not and if you are Keep your sarcasm on someone else's thread.

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nope, just an observation. in my research i found:

24" - 8boxes = $550 + 75 s/h
36" - 14boxes = $750
48" - 27boxes = $950
60" - 50boxes = $1450

by u saying u wanna save $1000+ i assumed u had the 48" model (which is priced @$950). i didn't take s/h into consideration.


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Originally Posted by highqualityballz

Also if you actually read the post I said AFTER this season I need a bigger incubator, not because I will need it right away but to grow into. Not gonna explain myself though!

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no need to explain yoself. i can see that u simply need a giant incubator. i don't think i'm wrong in this assumption:

36" (what u currently have - big) < 48" (what i assumed u had - bigger) < big closet that probably holds more than 27 egg boxes (biggest)

i hope u hatch Sunset's and other highquality stuff. i'm glad u have big plans. goodluck this season and next. can't wait to see the pix and buy one!

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Originally Posted by Ax01

nope, just an observation. in my research i found:

24" - 8boxes = $550 + 75 s/h
36" - 14boxes = $750
48" - 27boxes = $950
60" - 50boxes = $1450

by u saying u wanna save $1000+ i assumed u had the 48" model (which is priced @$950). i didn't take s/h into consideration.


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no need to explain yoself. i can see that u simply need a giant incubator. i don't think i'm wrong in this assumption:

36" (what u currently have - big) < 48" (what i assumed u had - bigger) < big closet that probably holds more than 27 egg boxes (biggest)

i hope u hatch Sunset's and other highquality stuff. i'm glad u have big plans. goodluck this season and next. can't wait to see the pix and buy one!

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You were sarcastic and are continuing to be sarcastic but lol whatever you say buddy, not even gonna say anything negative. Clearly you and a few others on this forum have some kind of problem with me but honestly I don't care. Have a good season!