How much intervention do these eggs need?

[AerialArtist]

I'm using a reptibator. Don't think I could fit any water bottles in it. Are you sure I shouldn't add any water? I'm worried about those eggs drying out anymore..

[Scottywelsh]

Hoping someone with more experience can ether agree or correct me if I'm wrong but would getting the humidity up in the incubator help ? Maybe using a fogger or something ?
I would have thought Wet paper towels as long as there not touching the eggs should be fine ?
Also if the water seems to be going that quick then adding more than a tablespoon shouldn't hurt should it ?

I'm looking to get into breeding so would love to know

I just took thus quote off another site about sphagnum moss as incubator substrate ...
"It can be used as a sole incubation medium, but it is prone to drying out completely unless the incubator is completely airtight and then needs rehydrating. This is difficult to achieve without wetting the eggs.

Also it compacts under the weight of the eggs and becomes an airless pact mass.

But it has an acidic PH that is absolute death to fungus, better than any foot powder. Ive used it for rehydrating eggs kept on vermiculite/perlite mix substrate and have also put some loose clumps around eggs as a fungal retardent. It is good stuff."""

[AerialArtist]

Yes, the reptibator has a well for added water in the bottom. I could add water to that so I don't have to open the egg tubs again?

[Albert Clark]

Reptibator is a great machine. I use the same one. I don't know about hatch rite and I think you need very little water when using it , I could be wrong. You are supposed to dampen the sponge in the bator and water is supposed to be in the channels under the sponge. You certainly can fill the space in the bator with 100% cypress mulch. I am trying to keep you from moving the eggs too much.

[Albert Clark]

Just looked at hatch rite and it's pre moistened so you are supposed to just pour it into the tub and you're supposed to be good? That can only be true if your egg tub is 100% sealed and you are reading 99% humidity on the hygrometer in the tub! Concentrate on sealing the egg tub for your best result. Don't ever use hatch rite again if you can avoid it.

[AerialArtist]

Reptibator is a great machine. I use the same one. I don't know about hatch rite and I think you need very little water when using it , I could be wrong. You are supposed to dampen the sponge in the bator and water is supposed to be in the channels under the sponge. You certainly can fill the space in the bator with 100% cypress mulch. I am trying to keep you from moving the eggs too much.

Ok, I'll try adding water and mulch to the bator itself and I'll add an extra layer of press-n-deal to the egg boxes. I have sphagnum moss, could I use that instead of cypress mulch?

I very much appreciate your help. I'll make sure not to move the eggs.

Yep, Hatchrite has been more of a headache than anything!

[AerialArtist]

Just looked at hatch rite and it's pre moistened so you are supposed to just pour it into the tub and you're supposed to be good? That can only be true if your egg tub is 100% sealed and you are reading 99% humidity on the hygrometer in the tub! Concentrate on sealing the egg tub for your best result. Don't ever use hatch rite again if you can avoid it.

Yes, the idea is that you're supposed to pour it in and be done with it. The tubs had condensation for the first few days and then it dried out.

[PitOnTheProwl]

How thick is the substrate?
You can add water as long as the eggs are not sitting in it.
Also make sure the water is about the same temperature of the substrate.

[AerialArtist]

How thick is the substrate?
You can add water as long as the eggs are not sitting in it.
Also make sure the water is about the same temperature of the substrate.

1 1/2 to 2 inches I'd say. I didn't consider the temperature of the water, thank you.

[Albert Clark]

Just be careful of the amount of water you put into the hatch rite so as not to overly dampen the eggs from the bottom. I think once you are sealed tightly with the egg tub you will see the humidity rise and stabilize. Hope you can get it done safely. Good luck and keep us updated.