Hovabator

[Perkins]

Would you guys use this incubator? If so, which model, the turbo fan model or the thermal air flow model. I will only have 3 clutches at most this year so let me know what incubator I should use if the hovabator isnt sufficient. Thanks.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I wouldn't based on people who lost their clutch to those type of incubator.

A DIY incubator is your best bet.

[jglass38]

I agree with Deb. You can build a cheap reliable incubator that blows away the hovabator.

[Perkins]

Ok, thanks. I know some people use refridgerator, is there anything else that can be used? Is there a link to someone who did it becuase I need to know placement of heat tape, what thermostat and things like that. Thanks!

[jglass38]

Ok, thanks. I know some people use refridgerator, is there anything else that can be used? Is there a link to someone who did it becuase I need to know placement of heat tape, what thermostat and things like that. Thanks!

There are a bunch of threads in the DIY section. It depends on how many clutches. If just a couple try using one of the cooler designs.

[starmom]

Try this: http://www.eyehit.com/degei/supportf.../inc/index.htm

I have made one with excellent results

[Beardedragon]

Don't use it, I had one for other purposes which it worked fine for( Feeder bug eggs) but from watching the temps all the time they are not all that reliable.

[PigsnPythons]

I used it last year to hatch my first clutch of ball python eggs. It worked fine for me. I used the thermal flow one. This year I'm building my own, mostly because you have to replace pretty much the entire incubator every year (so its like buying a new one every year) and if you build your own it'll last much longer.

[Jerhart]

Don't use it, I had one for other purposes which it worked fine for( Feeder bug eggs) but from watching the temps all the time they are not all that reliable.

I have to disagree. I have used the heating element from an hovabator and have had no problems with temps. Heck....I bred a 'Pastel' to a 'Normal' last season and got 3 Hypos.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=81731

[hondo1967]

if u use one use a a digital tstat with it, it will work fine