Hovabator and reptibator vs. the pricier incubators?

[redshepherd]

Thanks, that helps a lot- the playdoh is especially a good idea LOL.

I think I'll make one and probably take some pics and post them on the forum to doublecheck if I got everything right. And definitely not going cheap on the thermostat, will be getting a herpstat.

Last question, say I get a small cooler that can only hold three tubs or something- would smaller coolers be less safe/fluctuate temps? Or would it still be okay?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Thanks, that helps a lot- the playdoh is especially a good idea LOL.

I think I'll make one and probably take some pics and post them on the forum to doublecheck if I got everything right. And definitely not going cheap on the thermostat, will be getting a herpstat.

Last question, say I get a small cooler that can only hold three tubs or something- would smaller coolers be less safe/fluctuate temps? Or would it still be okay?

A small cooler will work just as good, I have a 48 quarts cooler incubator that work great I use it for my colubrids.

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[redshepherd]

Sorry, bombarding with a couple more questions...

I see the DIY threads line either the bottom or the back with water bottles, what is their purpose and are they really necessary? And some other incubators don't have water bottles at all?

Also, what are the oxygen needs of the eggs? How many holes do I poke in the 6qt tub holding the eggs? How often should/shouldn't I open the incubator for air circulation or to not disturb them at all?

And... how many cm of water do you use below your egg crate, assuming substrateless? What is the humidity requirement of the eggs?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Sorry, bombarding with a couple more questions...

I see the DIY threads line either the bottom or the back with water bottles, what is their purpose and are they really necessary? And some other incubators don't have water bottles at all?

Also, what are the oxygen needs of the eggs? How many holes do I poke in the 6qt tub holding the eggs? How often should/shouldn't I open the incubator for air circulation or to not disturb them at all?

And... how many cm of water do you use below your egg crate, assuming substrateless? What is the humidity requirement of the eggs?

The water bottles allow to retain heat nothing more, I do not use any.

As far as oxygen your eggs will be fine, do not put holes in your tubs or your humidity will go out and you will be at risk to dry out your eggs and you want your humidity to be as close as possible to 100%.


If you feel compelled you can open your incubator and look through the tub but that should be it. If set right there is no need to open the eggs box until the last week of incubation at which time you can air out the eggs every other day by opening the egg box for a few minutes.

Basically you should put your eggs in and forget about them.