Substrate for when the eggs are laid?

[redshepherd]

I'm wondering what is a best substrate that I currently have for when the eggs are laid while I'm not home? On paper towel, shredded aspen, or eco earth?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Depends what you mean by not being home if it's a one day thing anything will do (I don't always catch clutches in the AM)

Now if it's several days make sure you have a bedding that holds humidity such as cypress mulch or coconut chips.

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[redshepherd]

Depends what you mean by not being home if it's a one day thing anything will do (I don't always catch clutches in the AM)

Now if it's several days make sure you have a bedding that holds humidity such as cypress mulch or coconut chips.

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Yeah, it's a one day thing, if I am at work. So would eco earth be okay, or is it not good to have some sticking to the eggs after I put it in the incubator? I'm thinking if it would cause mold on the egg.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

It will be fine the only thing is to make sure it's not damp which it should not be anyway, that's what I use for colubrid and gecko eggs.

[redshepherd]

It will be fine the only thing is to make sure it's not damp which it should not be anyway, that's what I use for colubrid and gecko eggs.

I see, thanks!