Hatchrite

[goReptiles]

So I realize that we've discussed this before. But I couldn't find any posts. From what I understand no water is needed to add. But it looks just like perlite. Feels like it too. I'm trying something different. Perlite and vermiculite have worked ok in the past, but I want to try something different. Is there supposed to be moisture already in the bag? If so, why is my bag kind of dry? Just any advice with the stuff would be helpful.

 

[Kotsay1414]

I've used Hatchrite all season and loved it. As far as moisture... as it heats up, the little crystals in it give off moisture. If it's been stored in a cool dry place, that would explain the dryness.

Hope this helps,

Kyle

 

[goReptiles]

OOO... ha. thanks. I'm going to try it with my next clutches in a few weeks. Don't wanna mess up what's already there.

 

[eyelids]

I decided to do a trial run to see if I liked it... I went through one bag and went right back to good old perlite and Albey's method... I had lots of eggs dry out at 82 degrees and lots of water balloons at 88... I do not recommend it because of my experience, but have heard of several people using it with success...

 

[trizzypballr]

I lived by hatchrite this year. I loved it Ive hatched almost exactully 100 hatchings this year, I would say Ive only had 20 bad eggs total, so thats probably somewhere like an 85% hatch rate? What ever it is I am totally satisfied with hatchrite and plan on using it next year. Dont have to worry about mixing anything I love it. As far as the "water balloons" My male side gathered moisture on the lids, so I poked a few holes in each lid and the moisture cleared up and didnt have any problems