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    Are my eggs ok?




    Temps are 89.9
    Give or take 1 degree
    Humidity is 95% constant
    And im using vermiculite as substrate

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    Re: Are my eggs ok?

    What's the ratio in kg of water and vermiculite you are using? cos i see that the level of vermiculite seem to a bit too less.
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    Re: Are my eggs ok?

    If they are fairly new, the vermiculite may be a little to dry. Eggs will collapse some around two weeks before hatching.


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    89.9 give or take a degree might be a little bit high. Another degree takes them to almost 91 which is too hot imho. I'd keep them closer to 88.5-89.0 range.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freakie_frog View Post
    How long have they been in there?
    5 days

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snakydan View Post
    What's the ratio in kg of water and vermiculite you are using? cos i see that the level of vermiculite seem to a bit too less.
    Wait so I should wet the vermiculite

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twisted Reptiles View Post
    89.9 give or take a degree might be a little bit high. Another degree takes them to almost 91 which is too hot imho. I'd keep them closer to 88.5-89.0 range.
    Oops nah its never higher than 90
    That's what I ment. Sorry
    90.4-5 that's about it.


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    Were they like that when they were laid? If not and if it's only been 5 days then they are probably a bit dry. Is your container 100% sealed? I have always used the no substate method so I can't help you too much with the vermiculite, but for now I would just make sure your tub is air tight and then maybe add a little water if they start looking any more deflated.
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    Re: Are my eggs ok?

    Quote Originally Posted by sookieball View Post
    Wait so I should wet the vermiculite

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    Are you saying that you set them up without adding any water to the vermiculite?
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