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where do you get hatchrite?
does anyone here use hatchrite? i have a gravid female ( she has tricked me before) and have the incubator warming up and want to try hatchrite. i was wondering if any body here has used it and if so where did you get it from? there are a few places online that have them but some i dont know if i can trust. any help would be great
Thanks
Nick
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Re: where do you get hatchrite?
I'd buy it straight from the source! http://www.hatchrite.com/
Or if you're going to Daytona, I'm sure they'll have it there (they did last year).
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OK, looks like you have to get it from a retailer. Zoo Creations is owned by Kevin McCurley and Kara Glasgow - that's who I'd buy it from.
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thats NERDS pet store correct? i tried searching them but i cant see if they sell it online. any help would be great im trying to get it here so i can try it out.
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They don't sell online as far as I am aware. Check out http://www.hatchrite.com/ . At the bottom is where its sold.
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were they fast and was the shipment correct? i would rather buy from a dealer than Petsmart so thanks thats exactly what i was looking for. thanks to all that responded and took the time to post
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matt at pangea usually ships the day or the day after you order, depending on what time you place the order. i've never gotten an incorrect order from him. :)
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This stuff is the real deal then, I'm guessing? Its not just some hyped up, overpriced vermiculite mixture is it?
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Originally Posted by Tainted Glory
This stuff is the real deal then, I'm guessing? Its not just some hyped up, overpriced vermiculite mixture is it?
Depends what you consider real deal. In my opinion, if someone can't mix vermiculite, one of the more simple parts of the breeding/incubation process, it doesn't bode well for their success in the more difficult parts. I prefer to gain experience through doing it the first time and learning how to do it properly (doesn't just apply to Ball Pythons).
I have heard nothing but good things about Hatchrite and if Kevin and Kara, Matt from Pangea and other respected breeders in the reptile world endorse it, I'm positive it gets the job done. However, its extremely expensive compared to vermiculite and not for me, but again, its just my opinion.
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I've hatched ball pythons and colubrids with Hatchrite, perfectly clean stuff and it's awesome. No mixing, no making mistakes, no worries at all from my experience with it. :)
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I've never tried hatchrite...Would be too expensive...
I prefer Vermiculite and Water...I've hatched out Hundreds of snakes using this stuff without any problems...
You can get a 16lb bag at your local gardening store for around 10-15 dollars.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ckeggs017l.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ching07041.jpg
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i have to say that i wouldn't use hatchrite for snake eggs because of the cost. i'm trying it with my gecko eggs this season and so far i like it a lot, but it's really not that much different than what i had when i mixed my own perlite last season. hatchrite is fluffier and lighter feeling, but it also seems to lose moisture more quickly.
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Originally Posted by coldbloodaddict
Solid information followed by a marketing pitch. I like it! :D
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So basically if you breed snakes you must hide that fact on here?
Seems this man comes here gives helpful advice and knowing he has been breeding for years should help support the advice he is giving.
I didn't read anywhere that he was trying to make a sell.
I don't believe he sells vermiculite so it was helpful advice that this guy does not need to buy expensive hatchrite that vermiculite works great also.
He seemed to be helping a fellow breeder when you start flaming him on a thread thats not even one you started.
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Originally Posted by Harold
So basically if you breed snakes you must hide that fact on here?
Seems this man comes here gives helpful advice and knowing he has been breeding for years should help support the advice he is giving.
I didn't read anywhere that he was trying to make a sell.
I don't believe he sells vermiculite so it was helpful advice that this guy does not need to buy expensive hatchrite that vermiculite works great also.
He seemed to be helping a fellow breeder when you start flaming him on a thread thats not even one you started.
Who said he had to hide the fact? I was commending him on his marketing. Why so sensitive?
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Originally Posted by Harold
So basically if you breed snakes you must hide that fact on here?
Seems this man comes here gives helpful advice and knowing he has been breeding for years should help support the advice he is giving.
I didn't read anywhere that he was trying to make a sell.
I don't believe he sells vermiculite so it was helpful advice that this guy does not need to buy expensive hatchrite that vermiculite works great also.
He seemed to be helping a fellow breeder when you start flaming him on a thread thats not even one you started.
I agree! Breeders shouldn't be afraid of giving solid advice on this site. Back off jglass38, we don't need that kind of attitude around here!
My advice is that I think that both vermiculite with water as well as hatchrite are super cool!
http://www.8ballpythons.com/uploads/07pins.jpg
http://www.8ballpythons.com/uploads/07hypogirls-1.jpg
http://www.8ballpythons.com/uploads/...0702/eggs2.jpg
http://www.8ballpythons.com/uploads/...0701/eggs2.jpg
:sweeet:
-adam
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LOL
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Not quite up to par with the rest of the Vermiculite pictures but here ya go!
http://www.glassreptiles.com/picture...eggs051407.jpg
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You gotta watch that jglass38 guy, he's always commending someone.... he really needs to stop that positive stuff! :rolleye2::)
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Originally Posted by Harold
So basically if you breed snakes you must hide that fact on here?
Seems this man comes here gives helpful advice and knowing he has been breeding for years should help support the advice he is giving.
I didn't read anywhere that he was trying to make a sell.
I don't believe he sells vermiculite so it was helpful advice that this guy does not need to buy expensive hatchrite that vermiculite works great also.
He seemed to be helping a fellow breeder when you start flaming him on a thread thats not even one you started.
Looks like you completely took Jamie's response the wrong way, it happens, no big deal. Life rolls on! :)
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WOW did i start a selling war...got to love it. so Jon i know hatchrite is expensive and yes Jamie it should be one of the more simple parts of breeding, but i ask you a question, if it was your first clutch would you try to mix your own not knowing if you added to much water or to little since you have never had any hands on before? i have read the directions but those dont always work ( ask Meme about her trip to 8ball ( yes i know those were driving directions work with me) so Jamie would you like to show me how to make the correct mixture? i will buy the materials and bring them to you and we can do a workshop.
edit: and forgot to add only expecting one clutch if she goes, she has fooled me before this year
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Originally Posted by NickMyers03
WOW did i start a selling war...got to love it. so Jon i know hatchrite is expensive and yes Jamie it should be one of the more simple parts of breeding, but i ask you a question, if it was your first clutch would you try to mix your own not knowing if you added to much water or to little since you have never had any hands on before? i have read the directions but those dont always work ( ask Meme about her trip to 8ball ( yes i know those were driving directions work with me) so Jamie would you like to show me how to make the correct mixture? i will buy the materials and bring them to you and we can do a workshop.
edit: and forgot to add only expecting one clutch if she goes, she has fooled me before this year
I mixed it for my first clutch and it worked out fine. My question would be, if you don't do it this year, how will you be any more comfortable doing it next year? I would be happy to help as best I can to get the mixture right for you. Its not very difficult at all and as long as its not too wet, you can't go wrong. Its probably a good idea to get a small bag of coarse vermiculite and make up a couple batches (make sure you don't buy the stuff from Lowes or HD, it is way too fine). Feel free to call me any time to talk about it!
J
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ok just re-read what i wrote...didnt mean to come off as much as an (blank) as i did sorry. the adding the water part is what freaks me out. i am willing to pay the extra few dollars for hatchrite with only one clutch but i do need to learn how to mix it. can you give me the exact name of what i should pick up? i will pick some up and do some test runs
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Originally Posted by NickMyers03
ok just re-read what i wrote...didnt mean to come off as much as an (blank) as i did sorry. the adding the water part is what freaks me out. i am willing to pay the extra few dollars for hatchrite with only one clutch but i do need to learn how to mix it. can you give me the exact name of what i should pick up? i will pick some up and do some test runs
You want to get coarse cut vermiculite. You can probably find it at any garden store. It will look more like this:
http://www.reptiletubs.com/vermiculite.jpg (Picture from Eric at www.reptiletubs.com)
than this:
http://www.richters.com/OnlineSeminars/seeding/verm.jpg
I tried to use the fine stuff this year from Home Depot (lack of preparation) and wasn't happy with it. It doesn't hold the water as well and you end up with a wetter (always bad) mixture using the same amount of water as with the coarse.
EDIT: I noticed when I look at the pictures side by side, its not as evident as it should be. Just make sure you buy coarse vermiculite. Do a search online and you can find it. www.reptiletubs.com has small bags too as do some other reptile supply places.
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the verm mix is easy.
I did it. they sell it at Pet Pandamonium in Chatham Heights
:gj:
and what about my 4 hour road trip!
It was way worth it.
;)
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LOL, do you go to pet Pandamonium alot? or been there in a while? got my first corn from them about 6 months back but was in there the other day and i hate how they keep their animals ( well some of them) friend went in there to by a pinky and saw 2 dead snakes in the cages still. since i heard that IBD jumped in my head and i havent been back. they had the worst looking cages full of crap and shed everytime i go too, makes me feel bad for the animals. my wife ( soon to be ) does want one of the farrets
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Originally Posted by NickMyers03
LOL, do you go to pet Pandamonium alot? or been there in a while? got my first corn from them about 6 months back but was in there the other day and i hate how they keep their animals ( well some of them) friend went in there to by a pinky and saw 2 dead snakes in the cages still. since i heard that IBD jumped in my head and i havent been back. they had the worst looking cages full of crap and shed everytime i go too, makes me feel bad for the animals. my wife ( soon to be ) does want one of the farrets
well...no.
I have had my own rats I have been using for a while but the last time I did go in there I was impessed cause they had it cleaned up!
I know what your saying though...I have only bought one snake from them and that was my corn. and he is great.
see that is why Meme wants her own rep shop!!!
;)
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hey open one! i will work part time cleaning cages for CHEAP
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hey open one! i will work part time cleaning cages for CHEAP
No thanks! :rolleyes:
She already will have me.....full time!
no h
or h
either works for me :8:
:D
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dont know what H is...butt i know cheap = Free as long as its part time....cant beat that
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Nick, when you're ready, make the trip up and I'll teach you how to mix vermiculite ... we'll get you dialed in and you'll nail it every time ... I've taught a ton of people (many on this board) and they're all hatching clutches with no problems.
I order my vermic by the pallet, so I'll even send you home with some of the good stuff.
;)
(btw, your email is next on my list ;) )
-adam
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dont know what H is...butt i know cheap = Free as long as its part time....cant beat that
she is hotter though.
:oops:
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Originally Posted by daaangconcepts
No thanks! :rolleyes:
She already will have me.....full time!
no h
or h
either works for me :8:
:D
FULL TIME!
lil h?
:P
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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki
Nick, when you're ready, make the trip up and I'll teach you how to mix vermiculite ... we'll get you dialed in and you'll nail it every time ... I've taught a ton of people (many on this board) and they're all hatching clutches with no problems.
I order my vermic by the pallet, so I'll even send you home with some of the good stuff.
;)
(btw, your email is next on my list ;) )
-adam
Thanks Adam, we will have to set that up sometime soon then....need to get another Rack so i can take a few hatchlings off your hands too :)
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Originally Posted by NickMyers03
Thanks Adam, we will have to set that up sometime soon then....need to get another Rack so i can take a few hatchlings off your hands too :)
I'll give you directions.
:gj:
lmao
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hmmm NO!....i think i can find my way...your welcome to join if you dont care about getting there in good time :8:
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Originally Posted by jeffnme
I'll give you directions.
:gj:
lmao
:8:
for reals
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Originally Posted by NickMyers03
hmmm NO!....i think i can find my way...your welcome to join if you dont care about getting there in good time :8:
our direction is just fine thank you.
;)
and I think I would have no problem finding my way next time.
:D
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Originally Posted by NickMyers03
WOW did i start a selling war...got to love it. so Jon i know hatchrite is expensive and yes Jamie it should be one of the more simple parts of breeding, but i ask you a question, if it was your first clutch would you try to mix your own not knowing if you added to much water or to little since you have never had any hands on before? i have read the directions but those dont always work ( ask Meme about her trip to 8ball ( yes i know those were driving directions work with me) so Jamie would you like to show me how to make the correct mixture? i will buy the materials and bring them to you and we can do a workshop.
edit: and forgot to add only expecting one clutch if she goes, she has fooled me before this year
I used Vermiculite for my first clutch with no problems...
Next week you can come by my house to pick your rodents up...I will let you mix up a some Vermiculite...It's so easy a Caveman can do it...I can also give you enough for a clutch if you need it...
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It's so easy a Caveman can do it.
that's how I learned.
just sayin'
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that's how I learned.
just sayin'
lol ... i actually taught that caveman and junk. ;)
-adam
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Jon come on now you know Liz works at Geico!!!! LMAO. will do Jon, does this mean i finally get to see those albino Retics ive been dying to see?
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