How to Incubate Eggs/ DIY Incubator [3 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW]

[@AlwaysEvolvingPythons]

This was freaking amazing and best incubation video I’ve seen ... thank you for putting this up.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Always Evolving Pythons No problem man. Tell the kids I said hi, and hopefully we’ll get to see you soon!

[@nuubaxiliz7258]

I got a question i have a 3year old female python and a 2year old male do you think i can breed them both or is it too early?

[@Ibaneddie76]

Always Evolving is one of my other favorite channels, you guys are great. Good luck with your amazing sunset projects.

[@BrunoSaraviaPhotography]

Hi Garrett, this video is one of the simple and greatest in KZbin I could find, very nice job. I just have one question, those plastic containers where you put the eggs are hermetic sealed or have holes so the eggs can breath? Thank you

[@tomtu550]

You have a way of explaining things that makes it easy to understand. Thanks for another very educational video! Maybe talk about the breeding process for retics in a future video? Keep up the awesome content.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Thanks a great idea, thanks for the feedback! I will certainly add that to my "to-do" list!

[@melissa-suepeters6358]

This was great. So many people I’ve spoken to are against this method, but the way you’ve explained it make so much sense compared to wine cooler/vertical styles. Will definitely be replicating when I start breeding next season and hope to come up with something that suits me and my reptiles as opposed to everyone else’s opinions.

[@Akhatchntails]

Priceless still to this day the best explanation by far

[@JPtheGamer650]

Thank God, a fellow intellectual! I absolutely admire and applaud the way you decided to go about doing this video. You are a fantastic teacher, and I just wanted you to know that you successfully accomplished what you said you would try to in the beginning of the video. I learned so much more and had a deeper understanding after watching your video. Bravo, sir. Words cannot express how much I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you so much! You earned yourself another sub! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@GNiE-jw6jo]

This is the video every newbie should watch

[@briian19931]

man i just got the perfect information i needed thanks man. you have a nieuw sub :)

[@godsgift2drums]

I have watched quite a few of your videos and you have made me a subscriber!!

[@DrewJaynes]

Having seen videos for how Prehistoric Pets and other breeders do their incubation, it makes a lot more sense now! They talked about thoroughly washing their pearlite (sp?) and then just putting a little bit of water in the bottom. I'm assuming they add the water because their incubators don't have an external water source. They didn't really explain WHY they did all that, but you just did! Now that I understand how their system and your system work, I feel like I'm armed with a TON more information to make a decision about how to incubate. Yours definitely seems like something I could get started doing right now without needing to buy a bunch of expensive equipment. I'm really enjoying your channel, keep it up :-)

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Glad you found this useful!

[@johnnymorgan557]

Best incubation video Ive seen... Im going to try your system!

[@marshallawmorphs3758]

Awesome Garrett! I’m so glad you dove a little deeper into your method. My incubator has passed through testing, working amazingly and ready for eggs later this month. Im really interested in how the Sim containers will work

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Sweet! They work awesome. I have complete faith in the SIMs, as they are basically the same theory as how I use Perilite. I actually have a method for fighting mold that I want to employ WITHIN a SIM container, so I'm excited for that test.

[@brittanygamboa2088]

Why does this video not have more likes? Great video I learned so much thank you!

[@Ibaneddie76]

Amazing video, I already started using your incubation method and I'll probably never change it, it really does work great but it's cool to hear the theory behind your method. My only complaint is I couldn't find the exact cooler you use and it drove me crazy (OCD) and all but I found a comparable cooler and am all good now. One of my goals is to some day be able to get a super dwarf from you, it's one of my dream animals but I want to make sure I have the correct enclosure, I plan on building a really nice one where I can actually see the snake instead of my racks. Thanks again for your awesome videos.

[@Redhead.Exotics]

This was a great video! Thanks for sharing man!

[@familyjewels9854]

This was best free tip Friday so far.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

It takes a lot of work to plan out this much information, and shoot around events as they happen. I have a long list of ones like this to do, but it requires more effort than I have to offer at times! Glad you liked it!

[@BillPerryBCPythons]

Beat incubation video ever, THANKS 👍👍definitely going build one!. Also shared this video.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Awesome, thanks!

[@jodaddyswoodshop331]

I really love this video. Well Done! I wish more people would watch this. I know that this was done some time ago, but still relevant! Great job!

[@stacydawnbuzan288]

the best incubation vid on the internet good job

[@peckuliarphotography1298]

Dude! Tyvm for the extensive knowledge.

[@akwemeni]

After a life long fear of snakes, I have decided to face that fear and have started a ball python collecting/breeding venture. My largest female is getting close to breeding size so ive been considering and preparing for incubation. This video is genius! I love how you lay this out. I felt like I was in school again. I'm so impressed and I'm using this method for certain. I noticed you're from PA. Very cool. Ever been to Ocean City, MD. My stomping grounds. Thank you so much for inspiration and education. This video is everything. I hope all is well with you and yours.

[@corvins_cash]

This was a great video to watch! I'm a new breeder, and appreciated your explanations!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

I’m glad! Good luck with the breeding!

[@robertmoore1123]

Your great at explaining things . The best so far I've seen .

[@DEAexotics]

I remember we did a system very close to the method almost 30 years ago using aquariums it works awesome

[@ReachOutReptiles]

DEA- Exotics Aquarium, 2 bricks, and the egg box. Exactly where this all started for me! I was wondering if anyone would still remember those!

[@DEAexotics]

yes I remember them very well and this method is great I plan on building and incubator like this in my future i have a few ideas as and a few minor changes but we will se how it goes and if I do make one i will video it

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You definitely should. The biggest improvement here is the coolers that keep those steady temps, even in the event of shorter term peer outages, etc. I'm interested to see how you plan to improve!

[@DEAexotics]

I will keep you posted

[@OGDerc]

What temp do u want the heaters at?

[@marcovelez942]

Awesome video, very well articulated and I feel like I’m walking away with a clear understanding about Incubation Theory. Question: Does this incubation process also work for Ball Pythons?

[@cshingler78]

Love free tip Friday and I’m going to try this

[@ericburkeebmorelia]

Great video! I always follow the rule @ work to train somone why they are doing something. I belive it gives them the confidence to be able to manage through unseen problems that may pop up! Love what your doing. Keep it up.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Sage advice, my friend.

[@frankguida5169]

Very innovative incubation system. Thanks for sharing your methodology.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You are very welcome, but this system is OLD SCHOOL- just a few tweaks I have made over the years to improve it. Best of luck!

[@patrickmcleary8429]

Great video! Thank you so much for the info. I think I might try this on my crested gecko eggs. Been having some mold issues from time to time but this sounds like it would solve my problem. OFF TO HOME DEPOT AND PET STORE TONIGHT! Again thank you!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Mold is the target of my next experiment using this system. Try using a SIM container as an egg box, then stay tuned for HOW I plan use use SIMs to combat mold.

[@WikkidVyxen]

Excellent video, very sound. Thank you for sharing, have an incredible day!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Is there any other kind? ;)

[@boamanexotics3165]

I love the cooler incubator! Very nice explanation on this! Thanks for sharing!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristinawoodmansee2962]

amazing explanation in simple to understand format thx

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You're welcome, good luck! ;)

[@derreptiles1277]

Eggcellent video, lol. I converted a wine cooler over to a incubator and it works perfect. Good ideas though. I bet it works perfectly too.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Sniff*. Smells cheesy in here... Sniff*. ;P

[@mikemartelli4281]

This was awesome and makes it more clear for me now. I know with the air style incubators you would use a thermostat, do you use an external thermostat or just the built in one on the heaters?

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You certainly could, but I do not. I also check on the eggs regularly, so I feel the built in ones in the aquarium heaters do just fine.

[@SouthWestIron]

I built one like that years ago. Really great teaching on this video. Got to get busy building one.

[@Slmpdkttn]

such a great video!

[@dougbarnes6101]

Great video. I’ve been watching a bunch of different ones trying to better understand the best methods to creat one. A lot of the store bought ones I have seen and read reviews and forums or videos on are trash and don’t work properly unless they are very expensive. Thanks again for the help and have an awesome day!

[@eliasgilotte]

So brilliant. I’ll definitely be using this method in the future.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

:)

[@hannahchantelois8548]

That helped me so much thank you!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

That's great, thanks for tuning in!

[@JEREMIELEE]

Nice il be trying this method next coming season

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Good luck!

[@boxingboa]

Outstanding video. This is the incubator method I have been using for several years now when my carpets don’t want to MI.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Tried and true! Stay tuned for a variation I plan to try with an upcoming clutch...

[@waterbottle6491]

So informative, but would this be safe to do smaller scale with leopard gecko eggs? I'm only trying to breed them once, so I don't want to pay a lot for an incubator at the reptile shop that will probably only be used once.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Absolutely. I would even do the perlite the same way, or use a 50/50 perlite/vermiculite mix. You just need to find 2 different sized containers, and a small water heater.

[@waterbottle6491]

Reach Out Reptiles thank you so much dude!

[@Crazytown54-g1t]

Great video brother! Lots of great info as always.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Thanks Gustavo!

[@liz1110]

Great video I haven't been able to find any videos explaining the actual process until till this, very helpful 👍

[@ReachOutReptiles]

I'm glad it helped out, and thanks for watching. Check out some of our other videos as well!

[@devinbommarito6200]

this helped me some much thanks

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You're welcome!

[@drumdad1242]

Fantastic!

[@frida95frida]

Excellent. Very informative. Thanks

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You are very welcome, thanks for taking the time to give some feedback!

[@OneDayViews]

Very useful video! Thanks for the knowledge, will surely practice this system for my gecko’s

[@andthensome7589]

Best idea I've seen, you are a wealth of great info. Thank you. I just shared this in my Morelia Python group on mewe, "Pirate Morelia".

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Thank you!

[@figtree4216]

great video, very informative

[@patrickgabriel295]

Great vid my only question with this is do you still keep a temp gauge in there? I know your sub heaters are set to a temp but are u using a herp stat or anything you keep and eye on temps?

[@cedarmaertz2810]

hey just had a question about how you regulate the overall temp in the incubator, and what temp to set the water heaters at. otherwise very helpful video, thanks!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You measure the temps in the egg boxes, and adjust the water temp accordingly. The actual water temps are irrelevant, as long as they accomplish and maintain the correct temps where the eggs are. ;)

[@iustitiaautemresistis2903]

Thanks for this I just had my female bearded dragon lay 20 fertilie eggs so I have it in a smaller set up until Monday when I can get the heaters and pump.

[@yukiosaro]

Do you have the bottom of the plastic containers making contact with the water? If not, then how much space do you leave between the bottom of the bins and the surface of the water? Thanks for this video btw, super stoked that I found this.

[@reingifford1352]

Hi loved this video it helped a lot but I was wondering if you can use this for leopard geckos?

[@waragainstmyself1159]

Im learning a lot from you. I dont own any reptiles, or snakes, but I find this information to be fascinating!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Thanks for watching!

[@jthinerman1184]

This is awesome! What kind of cooler and tubs do you use? And how often do you have to put new water in there?

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You might want to also watch my other video, which goes more into the construction of the incubator. It's a 120 qt igloo and 9L Really Useful Box, though I am enjoying my SIM containers now...

[@jthinerman1184]

Ok sweet I’ll definitely go check it out now! Do you use the sim containers in this incubator? They definitely seem to be worth the money so once I’m finally getting eggs I’d probably go with that kind of set up I just don’t know much about them.

[@seldomscales4616]

Fantastic video, thank you for putting this out there Garrett, it’s gonna help a lot of people including me :)

[@josettetaylor5176]

You are the bomb, man. This video is gold. Love knowing the science. Thank you big time! 😘👍🐍

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Glad you liked it, thank you!

[@matthewrice1226]

I really hope that you still check this. Can you do the same thing with a vertical incubator. Although heat rises. Can you put it on its back to do the same thing. Minus the water?

[@waragainstmyself1159]

I have a hunch, you play Rimworld. Smart engineer mind on you, and I love your design!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Nooooo, good guess- but with a snake business, family of 6, and a KZbin channel to maintain I have no time for hobbies!

[@borderherps1930]

Great video ! How long does it take to adjust temperature. Do you set an extra thermometer in the egg box to gauge your ideal temperature ?

[@domcarbonneau2557]

Great video! I feel like it's the old school method - I used exactly that method in the 90'S and I had great success then too. If it ain't broken, dont fix it!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Exactly ;)

[@billbrig2445]

Hello I have a makeshift incubator that I am using for my 3 leopard gecko eggs. They are just in a container on top of a heat mat the temperature fluatuates a lot and the eggs are a bit wet on the bottom. My 2 week old gecko is red when candled but it has a dent starting to form on the bottom. When I pick it up the egg seems to have moisture on the bottom is there anything I should do ?? The temp fluctuates between 80 to 90 degrees. My put in new jungle mix to change that so they don’t keep on damping. I am buying perlite and a heat mat cooler so the temp could stay at 85 degrees I will switch them to a cooler is there anything I also need

[@angelaferraro90]

Of course I see this video right after I got an old energy drink fridge last night to make into an incubator, it was free at least. Maybe I can lay it down and kind of do the same thing. 🤔 I’ll have to do some thinking an experimenting now.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

I actually think laying it down, with a drop down type door, might be a great solution! Maybe you can find some tubs that are heat resistant to use for the water basin?

[@GodGunsGills]

Do you drill holes in the side of the container that the eggs are in?

[@snowballstrikethebudgies9698]

How much water is on the bottom. I gonna need one of these in the future because I'm going to start snake breeding in a month.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You just need enough to cover the heaters...

[@juancordero3829]

I’m about ready to start incubating with this method. Just a fraction of the price I love it. Just curious, what level do you keep the water at and do you have to refill or add water to increase the level during the incubation?

[@ReachOutReptiles]

You can add if needed, but it is not regularly needing replaced. We have just enough to cover the heaters, but you don’t want the water touching the bottom of the tubs the eggs are in

[@craftycaster7043]

Can you use dry vermiculite with this set up just because of the dust factor

[@HurstReptilesLLC]

what size heaters do you recommend? i watched the older video you had. by chance is the igloo heater a 120qt. and not 128qt.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Thanks! I run two different heaters- a 45 watt, and a 75 watt.

[@stevelender6852]

Great content ty

[@PatrickVandelouw-qr2jg]

This helpen me allot

[@jeremym9458]

Seriously, best incubation video out there and I have watched a ton! If I may ask a question (since I havent used this method yet) do you have to add more water to the perilite? I know you said to start off with damp perilite that clumps, but fast forwarding 3-4 weeks does the 100% humidity of the incubator keep the perilite damp or do you have to add water once again to moisten it up? Thanks so much!

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Nope. Almost never.

[@tajahcolyer1634]

I Really Love You video been the greatest help ever

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Good, I'm glad! Thanks for watching!

[@dantilley22]

What temperature do you incubate at?

[@kennyginn1577]

Love your vids, I understand you're talking about pythons, does the same hold true for colubrids and vipers?

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Each species is going to vary, but the principals remain the same. Shorter incubation times are more forgiving. ;)

[@ThatOneSnake]

Does the water temperature directly correlated to the air temperature? Like, do you set the temperature of the water to the temperature you need to inbubate at?

[@ReachOutReptiles]

I only monitor the temperatures INSIDE the egg boxes. Nothing else matters. You simply turn up or down the heat source until those egg box internal temps are where you want them.

[@gleasonsimpson3310]

Hey, so reptile eggs will work in a regular incubator? Cool, where can I get some eggs hehe

[@Mark-zq7xk]

Hey mate nice video. I'm trying out breeding for the first time this year. How do u move the eggs into the Incubator? Is do they have to sit a right side up ?

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Yes, try to keep them in the same orientation you found them, and simply transfer them over

[@Mark-zq7xk]

@@ReachOutReptiles Thanks. So I brought an exo terra pro incubator do u think that will work okay?

[@lynettevaughan361]

brilliant thank you I can do this.

[@ASMR.Cuddle]

Thanks for this perfect explanation! Why can't we just use coco humus instead of perlite? Doesn't it keep the egg in place and keep humidity?

[@bristradling1364]

No bc it doesn’t have good drainage

[@ASMR.Cuddle]

@@bristradling1364 Thanks! But why should it have a good drainage?

[@bristradling1364]

@@ASMR.Cuddle so that the egg doesnt get too wet and rot lol

[@ASMR.Cuddle]

@@bristradling1364 Oow right.! Thank you!

[@GodGunsGills]

Underrated

[@joshuaedwards1366]

Just made mine yesterday waiting on my clutch to drop now

[@MidX.2]

Is it stilk okay if the power goes out?

[@ankestoltz484]

I made my own incubator with a 14 Watt like close the the eggs What must I do cause its my first reptile egg?

[@EvolEmerald]

Hey by any chance do u live near Massachusetts trying to make incubator u have but i can't get temperature up i have a 200w heater no circulation pump and no air holes in the cooler or egg box's is there something im doing wrong if so pls let me know im stressing here going to have ball python eggs soon and i have no way to incubate them.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

I live in Pittsburgh. Is your heater adjustable in temperature? Or just one with an auto setting? 200W is way more than enough to do the job, but you need a way to turn it up or down. You will also want the circle pump or you won't have even heat throughout.

[@EvolEmerald]

Yeah its adjustable went with bigger watts so i can try and just use 1 heater ill buy a circulation pump and give it a try

[@bubblebean07]

I have a question! Can you use sand instead of perlite?

[@rvd0808]

Nope

[@dustinplee5067]

Can I use a circle plastic tub with air holes in the lid

[@lorimcelroy7464]

Where do you put your wire's?

[@nephilimdemigod777]

It Works with tortoises too?

[@dreamboypridetv9665]

How many days to hatch the eggs?

[@SynisterToad]

Would This be a good incubation method for Leopard Geckos?

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Works great!

[@jeffparryncc1701]

Hi from Australia :)

[@dobermandude2522]

I'm watching this and it's not Friday. I'll be back on Friday!

[@pga7602]

What is the reason for wetting the perlite in your method? If it's true that all the moisture for the egg is suppose to be in the air, then why wet the perlite? Thanks in advance.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

I need to keep the dust from the perlite down

[@pga7602]

@@ReachOutReptiles That makes sense. thank you!

[@quiannoviernes8210]

Can this be a leopard gecko egg? sorry for the grammar plsss answer me🙏

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Yes, this works for gecko eggs, but with smaller containers, and different temperatures.

[@quiannoviernes8210]

ok thnks

[@tiarasingh6517]

Can you use a thermocol box, instead as It's way cheaper.

[@ReachOutReptiles]

I think if you add a plastic try or tub at the bottom for the water that would be fine.

[@josephg8818]

Does any bacteria grow in the water ?

[@lisaenglert3202]

Ahhh a chameleon I just rescued laid eggs and I can’t get an incubator here for 2 days. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Bucket of barely damp soil (no fertilizer). Put them in a warm room, up high. 78 degrees for a veiled (you can google other species)

[@juvieldoncyap8700]

Can I get all the things that been used? Tia

[@ReachOutReptiles]

Igloo 120 qt, 9L Really Useful boxes, Perilite from a nursery, Aqueon Pro submersible heaters (75 or 100 watt), Aqueon circulation pump. Good luck!