Olympus Reptiles Episode #23 Incubation Setup

Getting setup for incubating eggs. How we setup our incubator for ball python eggs.

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  • @genetic-S
    @genetic-S8 жыл бұрын

    I like you guys :) honest, sincere and a good watch! Keep. It up

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    8 жыл бұрын

    thanks! we are trying. we by no means know it all, and still are learning ourselves.

  • @boxingboa
    @boxingboa8 жыл бұрын

    Great show. Some real good info.

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    8 жыл бұрын

    thanks man!!

  • @pureblood_straight_pride1853
    @pureblood_straight_pride18536 жыл бұрын

    You give such great advice and I thank you for replying to a question I had before on another video.. Now, is it better to take the eggs from the Mom or just leave them with her as in the wild? Thanks again..

  • @FatherOfDragonss
    @FatherOfDragonss5 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @commercialelectrician133
    @commercialelectrician1332 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @neilphillips810
    @neilphillips8106 жыл бұрын

    Hi guys. How many average sized ball python clutches would your exoterra incubator hold? I want something that would hold three. Also whats your view on the zoomed incubator? Thanks again

  • @tha_mexikan1752
    @tha_mexikan17526 жыл бұрын

    Do u use tap water or drinking water jugs for the snakes to drink

  • @myonis01
    @myonis015 жыл бұрын

    How often do you cycle the air in your tubs?

  • @filthyswine1
    @filthyswine17 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt, love the videos, I have a question about the egg tub temperature, after about 30 days into the incubation the egg start to give off a little heat causing the temperature in the box to rise, do you lower your temperature to get it back to 89f ? This happened to me last year and was advised to lower it which resulted in a 63 day incubation. Thanks, Gav. 🇬🇧

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    6 жыл бұрын

    GRT Reptiles if needs I do. I keep it at right about 90

  • @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna9532

    @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna9532

    2 жыл бұрын

    DhIdo

  • @sheldoncooper9000
    @sheldoncooper90007 жыл бұрын

    Matt your videos are on point, would you recommend that incubator for someone who only needed to incubate 1 or 2 clutches?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    7 жыл бұрын

    sheldon cooper I would, but won't hold more than 2.

  • @SADDLEBAGS6969
    @SADDLEBAGS69695 жыл бұрын

    So I got a styrofoam incubator from lllrep it seems cool, do I need to put the eggs in a tub? Just putting them in the incubator isnt enough humidity? This incubator seems to have a big tray for water maybe not though seeing how much water you are using

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a tub

  • @tbong5758
    @tbong57583 жыл бұрын

    What tubs fit best in this incubator. I just ordered this same incubator and I’m having a hard time finding appropriate size tubs. Thanks

  • @tbong5758

    @tbong5758

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve asked a few people this and nobody can give me an answer lol I just bought some 2qt shallow green top cambro tubs and also some 6qt cambro shallow red top tubs. I’m hoping the eggs will fit in the green top but there’s really not much hight space after adding the substrate and Egg crate light defuser. I’d rather not use the red tops as they will fill the incubator from wall to wall with almost no space at all. Just looking for some guidance in the right direction

  • @ivan_money_bags5295
    @ivan_money_bags52956 жыл бұрын

    At what humidity do ball python have to be at

  • @nicholaspomfret9378
    @nicholaspomfret93787 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I've been watching your videos with interest and I think there great! It looks like you have quite a collection of breeding pairs. And my question is; How do you manage incubate all your clutches in such a small incubator, or do you have several of these small incubators to cope with the volume of clutches?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nicholas Pomfret great question! we had three small incubators this past season, but don't expect that to be enough this year. we are currently working on converting a refrigerator into a large incubator.

  • @MrRondeezzee
    @MrRondeezzee4 жыл бұрын

    I'll be buying that exo terra incubator. If it's good for you its great for my little hobby.

  • @noahw7133
    @noahw71336 жыл бұрын

    Where to find the crates .?

  • @JEREMIELEE
    @JEREMIELEE7 жыл бұрын

    do you put a probe inside the tubs or a small thermometer

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    7 жыл бұрын

    SaVaGewAyZ honestly I have done both. I prefer a probe connected to a thermometer so I can CK temps without opening the incubator.

  • @Ochibason
    @Ochibason6 жыл бұрын

    Got 2 chicken egg incubators with fans will use those only thing the water resvoire is not much always have to fill. Have a smaller fridge not being used 6 cu ft will convert like your Vikings fridge. Love your water pitchers mix one up with Grape coolaid Apple juce and Vodka! Some ice!

  • @jgottinc3992
    @jgottinc39925 жыл бұрын

    What brand is that incubator

  • @aaronr336
    @aaronr3365 жыл бұрын

    I know this is an older video but did you have any problems at all with miracle gro perlite? People say that it molds and is just all around mad for eggs due to the fertilizers. Is this true? Do you still use this kind?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    I still use it, zero issues. However, my eggs are not in it so that may make a difference. Our hatch rate has been a consistent ,95%.

  • @aloraladd2743
    @aloraladd27437 жыл бұрын

    by chance how long have you been using that kind of bedding??? staring to breed so looking at good bedding to incubate

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Alora Ladd several years. it works well.

  • @amanchase2025

    @amanchase2025

    5 жыл бұрын

    Usually everyone use ,it in these days.just saying.

  • @moshballs7477
    @moshballs74773 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt!

  • @user-jd7om3no1n
    @user-jd7om3no1n8 жыл бұрын

    is it necessary to open the tub every few days for the exchanging of air? or it's fine to keep it close and not to move it? thank you!

  • @user-jd7om3no1n

    @user-jd7om3no1n

    8 жыл бұрын

    by the way love your videos so much :)

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    8 жыл бұрын

    thanks! I do open and check, but most say it is not necessary. lids are not airtight, so should be OK to leave them be.

  • @user-ib2zt2qc7r
    @user-ib2zt2qc7r10 ай бұрын

    How long does it take to incubate the eggs. I have a female with no mate that has layed eggs. How long after I put them into a container does it take for them to hatch?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    10 ай бұрын

    58 days

  • @billbrig2445
    @billbrig24454 жыл бұрын

    Does miracle gro perlite mood leopard gecko eggs?

  • @griplonghaggen4223
    @griplonghaggen42236 жыл бұрын

    How many shoe boxes you think by chance my trust ole incubator finally pooped out after 16 years lol just need emergency backup

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    6 жыл бұрын

    grip longhaggen for what? Our fridge? Probably 15 or 16. Small backup maybe 2

  • @AmericansWillRise
    @AmericansWillRise Жыл бұрын

    You do realize, that particular Perlite, is treated with Miracle-Gro. I'm actually headed home, with a new bag, because I saw it on the bag, JUST before I setup my very first clutch. I wasn't gonna take the chance.

  • @AmericansWillRise

    @AmericansWillRise

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you use that one often, and has it created any issues??

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    Жыл бұрын

    It isn't a problem at all. Eggs are not in the perlite. If they were, maybe. Bur they aren't

  • @AmericansWillRise

    @AmericansWillRise

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OlympusReptilesaahhhh...... that makes total sense. I wasn't sure, so I spent 2 hrs looking for more.

  • @DJsConstrictors
    @DJsConstrictors2 жыл бұрын

    Hey man I’m having a hard time getting my humidity in my incubator higher than 80-85%. Any tips? I have a whole 6qt tub filled halfway with water without the lid to help and that’s as much as I can get for humidity

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry about it. That overall humidity is fine, but in the tub is what needs to be high. As long as that is good no worries

  • @DJsConstrictors

    @DJsConstrictors

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OlympusReptiles okay cool thank you! Hoping to get my first clutch soon I’ve been pairing since late November early December 🤞🏼🤞🏼

  • @Steve-ps2tw
    @Steve-ps2tw Жыл бұрын

    Wow, old skool Olympus Reptiles lol. Kinda miss the old snake room. Bet you all don't miss that big janky rack though.

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    Жыл бұрын

    sometes I miss the old room too. Even the old rack. Nothing like when you first start.

  • @shrekshrek9177
    @shrekshrek91775 жыл бұрын

    did you have any issues with the exoterra model? i'm thinking about picking one up

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    No, but double CK temp with a probe

  • @chasingthefish9042

    @chasingthefish9042

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would save for a small cserpents hotbox best purchase so far in my opinion

  • @shrekshrek9177

    @shrekshrek9177

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I'm seriously considering just biting the bullet and build one from an old coke fridge (I want the glass doors) as a more permanent option

  • @griplonghaggen4223
    @griplonghaggen42236 жыл бұрын

    Hey matt so that exo actually works then

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    6 жыл бұрын

    grip longhaggen yes. Just small

  • @beardeddragonsrokk
    @beardeddragonsrokk4 жыл бұрын

    Did you put holes in containers for ventilated ?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not needed, lids are not air tight

  • @beardeddragonsrokk

    @beardeddragonsrokk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Olympus Reptiles mine are. Temp is 82. Humidity 85. This was my first clutch. Unexpected. Another thing I done was mark eggs today. They are one week old. I'm trying to not open container again. Thanks

  • @ivan_money_bags5295
    @ivan_money_bags52956 жыл бұрын

    Wait at what humidity do they have to be

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ivan_money_ Ramirez for eggs I like 99. As high as possible

  • @cmmconstrictors5971
    @cmmconstrictors59717 жыл бұрын

    do you still use this for ur ball python eggs i was looking to buy this but so many people are saying its not good for bp eggs that its to small cant even fit a 6qt tubs

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    7 жыл бұрын

    Chris Mcdonald I do use it, and it is a bit small. I am planning on switching to a full fridge incubator this season as I need the space.

  • @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna9532

    @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna9532

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ccih

  • @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna9532

    @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna9532

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gfof

  • @amanchase2025
    @amanchase20255 жыл бұрын

    Now i know now.You put water to keep it more humid.

  • @kristinbergquist9468
    @kristinbergquist94685 жыл бұрын

    incubator vs maternal incubation... thoughts?

  • @colinmilstead8381

    @colinmilstead8381

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kristin Henson well from what I’ve figured out it depends on mommas weight. The longer they are on a clutch of eggs the longer they don’t eat. Which can be for 52+ days after they lay. I just had a clutch of ball python eggs and I’m letting momma do maternal. Primarily because I’m uncomfortable with the half ass incubator I was sold a month ago. I can’t get it to run right and I keep losing heat. So In about 52 days I’ll try to remember to let you know how maternal went

  • @isaiahjefferson1188
    @isaiahjefferson11887 жыл бұрын

    Do you put holes in your egg container at all?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    7 жыл бұрын

    Isaiah Jefferson not usually. if I do, just one small one

  • @isaiahjefferson1188

    @isaiahjefferson1188

    7 жыл бұрын

    Olympus Reptiles great thanks!!

  • @3190JUNIOR
    @3190JUNIOR3 жыл бұрын

    What size/brands tubs did you use?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Usually 12qt. Brand doesn't matter

  • @3190JUNIOR

    @3190JUNIOR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cool! Thanks man 🤘

  • @ada2444
    @ada24445 жыл бұрын

    how many clutches can you store in tge exo terra? thanx

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    One or two. They are not really big, but do work. I love my fridge. New place will eventually have a full closet (won't convert it until it is needed though)

  • @ada2444

    @ada2444

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@OlympusReptiles thanx guys love your channel..would love to see a more step by step on how you convert a fridge..😊

  • @lindapecor989
    @lindapecor9896 жыл бұрын

    Matt how do i contact Olympus reptiles i want to buy a snake from you. Ball pythons

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    6 жыл бұрын

    linda pecor right now we are sold out, but Babies will be ready soon. Our patreon members get first chance www.patreon.com/olympusreptiles. Or can buy through Facebook when we have them

  • @bloodroyalmorphs7197
    @bloodroyalmorphs71977 жыл бұрын

    how bout humidity on the lid dripping on the eggs?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    7 жыл бұрын

    hugh ferguson incubator has a slight slant so water runs. in flat incubator I add a slight slant.

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    7 жыл бұрын

    hugh ferguson incubator has a slight slant so water runs. in flat incubator I add a slight slant.

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    7 жыл бұрын

    hugh ferguson incubator has a slight slant so water runs. in flat incubator I add a slight slant.

  • @bloodroyalmorphs7197

    @bloodroyalmorphs7197

    7 жыл бұрын

    So left one end of tub up slightly??

  • @bloodroyalmorphs7197

    @bloodroyalmorphs7197

    7 жыл бұрын

    Or full incubator on tilt

  • @zonk7368
    @zonk73685 жыл бұрын

    We’re do get the crates

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    wamart for tubs, they light diffuser panel from home depot, as well as the substrate.

  • @user-ib2zt2qc7r
    @user-ib2zt2qc7r10 ай бұрын

    Should the container be in the dark

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    10 ай бұрын

    Doesn't matter.

  • @user-ib2zt2qc7r
    @user-ib2zt2qc7r10 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @Ibaneddie76
    @Ibaneddie764 жыл бұрын

    I bet you guys aren't using that little thing anymore haha.

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    4 жыл бұрын

    Using a refrigerator

  • @davidgambrel1533
    @davidgambrel15338 жыл бұрын

    in episode 22 you promised question girl would be back......what's going on here?

  • @OlympusReptiles

    @OlympusReptiles

    8 жыл бұрын

    she was around for the previous one, and tbe next one lol

  • @davidgambrel1533

    @davidgambrel1533

    8 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna9532
    @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna95322 жыл бұрын

    Ckhr

  • @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna9532
    @wagiezkdskksatshumasjsqnna95322 жыл бұрын

    Jgjt