Quote Originally Posted by Darkbird View Post
This is the first time with this incubator. Converted commercial cooler, but yes I am going to do something different with the setup next year. It doesn't need much sealing, more like better heat setup and seal off the last couple holes from the refrigeration parts. I think I'll also go back to less sealed containers. Was more work last year but perfect hatch rate. Definitely not giving up, but it has been rough. So thanks for the encouragement.
Think of the incubator as a heat source only. The humidity it holds and heat mean absolutely nothing other then getting to the correct temperature. What matters are the tubs and the eggs. Sealed tubs are the only way period. What did you use for incubating? Vermiculite, perlite, diffuser, etc....? What were your temps and were they consistent or did they fluctuate? Did you take temps of the eggs? Incubator temp and egg temps are different.

What temps did you keep your snakes at during the breeding season?