Hatchrite

[yankfanthom]

I'm currently using Hatchrite for my panther eggs. Anyone have an opinion on it as compared to using vermiculite? I'm hearing mixed reviews....

 

[thephotoprincess]

I'm using hatchrite. Seems to be fine. Eggs were laid in May and July and should hatch in a few more months.

 

[susieqff]

I've been using HatchRite for years. Always had great success with it for Chams and Geckos. Had problems with other mediums.

 

[yankfanthom]

Thanks for the input. So far so good for me. My eggs are only 3 days old but all are still white and looking good. I'm at a steady 74 in my incubator. Any thoughts on raising or lowering the temps this early on? I have 20 Nosy Be eggs in it and I've heard I may want to start with a lower temp and then raise it after 3 months. Buuuuuuut I have heard with a higher steady temp they will hatch quicker.

 

[susieqff]

I think your good. Keep the eggs in a dark place where the temp is about 75 or so and then check for moisture and add some if need be every few weeks. Remove black moldy eggs if they occur and eggs should hatch in about 7 to 9 months. Could be longer. Don't give up.
That's what I did for the panther in my avatar...I bred him a few times...I had him a really long time..
I'm sure there are lots of people here that are breeding Panthers now that can help you.
Good Luck.

 

[Vegas Chad]

I use it for gecko eggs, not chameleon eggs. Hatchright is just perlite with fine water crystals mixed in... Keep an eye on it as it can dry out. We like plane ol verm.

 

[PEMEX]

I think vermiculite is more manageable. The hatch right dries out, you need to check it regularly.

 

[yankfanthom]

Should I be adding water periodically to the Hatchrite itself or my humidity tray in the incubator? I always have the tray full.

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

I have hatched 300+ panthers , snakes and hundreds of geckos with hatchright. Works perfectly for me. Never had a single problem with it for any application.

I ditched vermiculite a long time ago.

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

I think vermiculite is more manageable. The hatch right dries out, you need to check it regularly.

I don't check it or ever add water.

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

Should I be adding water periodically to the Hatchrite itself or my humidity tray in the incubator? I always have the tray full.

Do not use water in the tray use containers with "NO" holes in it. Don't add water just make sure the moisture does not escape the container. When you think about it monthly , weekly or never burp the container to allow air transfer then close it tightly.

Holes in the container are your enemy.

 

[yankfanthom]

That's what I thought Ryan. I didn't buy the Hatchrite to add water. LOL

 

[yankfanthom]

Do not use water in the tray use containers with "NO" holes in it. Don't add water just make sure the moisture does not escape the container. When you think about it monthly , weekly or never burp the container to allow air transfer then close it tightly.

Holes in the container are your enemy.

So my tupperware should be airtight with the eggs and hatchrite in it?

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

So my tupperware should be airtight with the eggs and hatchrite in it?

Yes that is what I do.

 

[yankfanthom]

Yes that is what I do.

Ok thanks for the tips! I'm imagining that the holes would just encourage too much moisture leading to mold?

 

[SSimsswiSS]

Ok thanks for the tips! I'm imagining that the holes would just encourage too much moisture leading to mold?

Holes allow moisture to escape, and dry things out.

 

[yankfanthom]

Holes allow moisture to escape, and dry things out.

I'm saying if I also have water in the humidity tray, using Hatchrite, and have holes in the containers, is it too much moisture? Ryan said no water in the tray, use Hatchrite and sealed containers with no holes should have the best results.