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were can i ?
callion
07-25-2002, 12:46 AM
do i have 2 get a incubator for the eggs 2 hatch and if so how much are most of them and were can i get one from?
SilverTongue
07-25-2002, 12:53 AM
A lot of people use hovabators. You can do a search online for Hovabator. Some of the big reptile stores sell it also. Another option is find a place that sells chicken incubators. I dont know how easy that would be in your area, LoL I live in Texas so it is very easy LoL Anyways hope that helps.
pinatamonkey
07-25-2002, 01:32 AM
If you can find a place in your house that stays consistantly around 80°, then you don't need an incubator.
callion
07-25-2002, 01:35 AM
can i juz keep the egss with the mom and heat the tank 2 80 and also is there sumthing i can get were i can set the heat of the lights? right now i have 150 watt balb i cant juz make the tank the temp i want so there has 2 be sumthing that cand do that?
CornCrazy
07-25-2002, 08:03 AM
I wouldn't keep the eggs with the mom. The humidity wouldn't be high enough in a large enclosure!
I got a hovabator at my local co-op (farm supply store). It was only $36.00. Be sure not to get the one that turns the eggs, though!
callion
07-27-2002, 04:03 PM
thank 2 the info also how can i set the tank at a certain temp so far i have a 150 watt balb and makes the tank hit around 90 how can i get it 2 like 80-87?
CornsnakeKeeper
07-27-2002, 07:32 PM
I hope you haven't been keeping the temp. at 90 degrees, because if so, you are risking the eggs.
The only way you'll keep the temperature level is by attaching the heating device to a thermostat. This isn't ideal with a bulb as it means the light will keep going on and off. Better to use a heat mat.
Definitely take them away from mom - as well a normal tank as not being humid enough, she doesn't care about the eggs and she might knock their container. If snake eggs are turned, they often die.
Cheers
Kel
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