Incubation substrates

[Spial15]

I was wondering what type of incubation substrate works the best. I've heard about vermiculite but what others are there? Thanks for any help.

 

[Shem]

Perlite is the only one that comes to mind, all though I've heard top soil as well.

I've never looked into that one though.

 

[Wreptile]

Vermiculite, Perlite, Hatchrite.

 

[Nigel4less]

Vermiculite, Perlite, Hatchrite.

Hatchrite is Perlite just Premoistened Perlite

 

[goReptiles]

I'm trying the super hatch stuff this year, and i'm loving it so far. Although my oldest eggs are from the end of december, i'm loving them. I actually moved three cups of eggs from hatchrite to super hatch because they were deflating due to old hatchrite, and they plumped right up. It's so much easier than vermiculite or perlite, and it's reusable.

 

[gators0204]

i should be receiving my shipment of superhatch from LLL Reptile on wed, can't wait to try it out. 4lb bags for 6.99

 

[ajveachster]

I just looked at the lll site. That looks very interesting. Any others out there with input on super hatch experience?

 

[gators0204]

Look on repashy forums and you will find people on there who have used it.

 

[shawn119]

I say vermiculite and perlite are great. Hatch Rite is pretty good.

 

[goReptiles]

i'm loving it. I bought 16 pounds from pangea after i was seeing positive egg results with the initial 2 pounds i bought. i'm in heaven with the stuff.

 

[loulovespat]

iv got a 3month old leopard gecko and my tank is 33" and i feel its a bit big for the little fella would it be to soon to put another little gecko in??

 

[Brandon pierce]

I'm gonna use Sphogum (SP?) moss this year. Think that will work ok? It's keeping moisture in VERY well in a no-hole container. Anyone had success with that?