Deli containers

[roger]

what size or dimensions does everyone use for their to put their eggs in? I have a hovobator 1602N. can I get away with using those clear deli containers or are they not airtight enough?

 

[KelliH]

Most leo breeders use clear deli container. I use these-

https://superiorenterprise.com/store/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=515&flypage=ilvm_fly_easy_shopping_dark_green.tpl&pop=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53&redirected=1&Itemid=53

I get the ones with no holes and then punch one small hole in the side of the cup.

 

[janjgeckos]

+1 I use the same size

 

[acpart]

This year I'm using reptipro5000 and SIM, but for the past 5 years I used hobovators with gladware or rubbermaid sandwich sized containers. I much prefer a square or rectangular container to a round one because they are easier to fit together in the (square) hobovator and it's easier to fit more eggs in. I could fit 10-14 eggs in each one and at the height of my season had 4 sandwich sized containers in the hobovator, all full.

Aliza

 

[paulnj]

I also find that a quick and easy way is to take a punched deli and just tape the holes. Most keepers of geckos have deli cups their animal arrived in

Kelli's link and Aliza's method are great info that I second

I have had over 120 eggs in a hova in deli cups in a pinch with 2-3 clutches per deli.

 

[softballstud_1099]

I use 8oz rubbermaid cups from like walmart. they come in packs of 5 or 6.

 

[roger]

I also find that a quick and easy way is to take a punched deli and just tape the holes. Most keepers of geckos have deli cups their animal arrived in

Kelli's link and Aliza's method are great info that I second

I have had over 120 eggs in a hova in deli cups in a pinch with 2-3 clutches per deli.

Can I fit 3 eggs in a 16 oz deli container??

 

[paulnj]

sure you can. I have put 4 in one that were of the same genetic cross many times. I would do each clutch seperate if you can though.

 

[Enigmatic_Reptiles]

I use the same as Kelli and use 12oz for larger adults

 

[roger]

sure you can. I have put 4 in one that were of the same genetic cross many times. I would do each clutch seperate if you can though.

Hey paul thanks for the input.What would be different if I put 2 eggs or 4 eggs in the deli cup.any negative consequences??

 

[paulnj]

you wouldn't know which parent cross came from what egg if 1 of each clutch hatched the same day ;-) Like I said though , 1 clutch per deli is always the best route to take if possible.

 

[roger]

you wouldn't know which parent cross came from what egg if 1 of each clutch hatched the same day ;-) Like I said though , 1 clutch per deli is always the best route to take if possible.

Yeah I think I'll do it your way.This is my first year at breeding.i bought a secon hovo so I will have lots of room

 

[paulnj]

Best of luck this season Roger