molding eggs

[npsk8ter]

Im not sure what im doing wrong but ive had 3 leo clutch mold on me and go bad! I have seen them breed and incubate the eggs at 80 F and have tried pretty dry vermiculite to a slightly moist medium and havent seen any change! I have also tried to keep the lid off the deli cup just in case the cup was getting to humid! I have a hovabator incubator. I also have been pouring water in the bottom of the incubator for humidity. Can anyone help me out or guide me in the right direction on how to stop the mold. I dont want to throw out another clutch!!! PLEASE HELP

 

[dragonflyreptiles]

Even if they mated they may be ifnertile eggs and if they are infertile nothing will help but if they are fertile use vermiculite or perlite or a mix of both and use .8 water by weight to 1 v or p by weight.

Use the lid with the deli cup, a couple of pins holes poked in the lid will do then take it off every few days to let in fresh air. I do not add water to the bottom of the incubator but I do have a jar with a lid on it with water in it to help keep temps steady.

You can raise the temp to 82 (and still get females if that is why you have it at 80)

If they are fertile and start to mold use some desonex (foot powder) and it will kill the mold, Ive had moldy eggs come back and hatch after using the foot powder.

Fertile eggs can get moldy from too much humidity, thats the reason for adding the correct water to vermiculite or perlite and using the lid to keep the right humidity in the egg container.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I agree with Wendy. Too much moisture is a sure-kill for eggs, and I think the biggest challenge for first time keepers is to have the medium too wet. I would recommend not putting any water in the bottom of the Hovabator, too. When you mix up your substrate, use 0.8 parts water and 1 part substrate by weight. Seal up the deli cup and exchange the air about once every 1-2 weeks. Also, keep in mind that opening and closing the Hovabator too often can create severe temperature fluctuations, and that can pay it's toll on incubating eggs.