I do a 50/50 split between maternal and artificial incubation - for the ones I pull - I use a 5 qt. rubbermaid tub - I fill it about half full with damp course vermiculite - add a layer of dry vermiculite - add eggs - insert thermometer/hygrometer - strategically place probe - put on lid - stick in hobavator - helix (89*) - wait 60ish days (occasionally do air exchange and candle) - remove snakes.