How to Set Up Ball Python Eggs

[@darienazani1568]

With the exception of core knowledge that could adversely impact your livelihood and ability to support your family (I.e. trade secrets etc), I firmly believe down to my core that knowledge and successful business resources/systems are meant to be shared. The fact that Justin said “you could even steal this design and put your own logo on it” just made me so happy. There was no hesitation to offer other competitors the opportunity to use a resource JKR uses in house and that they’ve found to be the most effective. It just further shows that they’re in it for everyone in the industry and not just money and competitive superiority like this industry was in the past. Stuff like that just makes me feel good and I love to see it.

[@SilencedWoman]

I love how she still wanted to hang out with you after her bath. She didn't get the memo that she was supposed to be mad at you for stealing her eggs.😆 Thanks for this video. Super helpful info! 💕

[@Obit88]

She knew he was going to take good care of her babies.

[@rack-itralphs5769]

That DG Pied is to die for, can’t wait to see the hatchlings. Great setup video, thanks for sharing.

[@kellynolan2162]

Words can't describe how much I love this guy haha - "you can buy these from me or steal my design and put your own logo on the back" uuugh 🤗 just such a nice normal dude! Love the updates :)

[@victoriapapesh6892]

She's such a beautiful mama 🤩 You take such good care of her. I love it🎉🙏♥️

[@newforestmorphs1377]

Gorgeous DG. Enjoyed the video and seeing how you make things look so easy.

[@1433jen]

Do you ever have issues with condensation dripping on the eggs from the press and seal?

[@AuntBsSouthernSerpents]

Your only the 3rd person I have seen to use press and seal. Great video.

[@galeiawilliams7341]

Awe cmon justin u took it all the way to my favorite time which is hatching and setting up babies. Lol. But i guess mom is just as important. It was very informative. And i appreciate youre knowledge of keeping and breeding ball pythons. Thankyou.

[@MindGapMG]

this guy has the coolest collection of ball pythons I've ever seen, even compared to some of the bigger channels out there

[@ChantelTGill]

Exactly what I needed; step by step guidance. Thank you sooo much.

[@chanhuang614]

Thank you for pointing out the eyes and the bubble. Really appreciate it.

[@geneticpaletteoutpost7194]

Hey Justin. Mom looks amazing, awesome video, great combo. We can’t wait to see the baby’s....Thanks

[@bzexoticz3933]

With our first clutches coming in a few weeks, this video was extremely helpful. Thanks for always sharing amazing content!

[@bzexoticz3933]

@@KINOVAReptiles thank you!

[@MattSommersReptiles]

Pied DG is just stunning. Love these tip videos btw Justin!

[@lagunamusic7686]

I know why everyone loves and trusts Kinova in the industry. Thank you!

[@KINOVAReptiles]

Glad it was useful!

[@charchar473]

this helped a lot thank you a friend gave me your link when i got my very first clutch and my eggs started denting in i did not do step 4 after watching your vid i went and did this 2 days later my eggs where plump again. much thanks for this vid it saved my eggs .... stay assume and thank you

[@tjreptiles2019]

Love the protip series great information!!

[@melissahosmer705]

thank you soo much for this video!! its helped me out alot! my female and male ball pythons are now breeding. thanks again!

[@jacobledbettersybilserpent7426]

Great info Justin! I'm preparing for my first couple of clutches ever!!

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

great knowledge thanks!

[@pro1986]

Love your content Justin! I have been following you for a while now and you stand out as a professional among many other ball python breeding streamers. I just had my first cutch set up using information from your channel. Thanks to you I was confident and knew exactly what to do. Many thanks and all the best.

[@PRkeeper]

would be nice to know the settings inside the incubator!

[@yannvernier20]

Really great and informative video. Would be great to have a content like this for the beginners, how to start, what to buy, tub or not, how many female, male, etc.... Thank you for your help and your great content as usual 👍

[@samanthawinslett202]

Gorgeous DG Pied!

[@darrenruddel705]

Great video as usual! Keep em coming Justin!

[@naderkhalaf6665]

Hey hi Justin You’re doing a good job 👍🏾😄

[@patrickalilbitofeverything5181]

Great video as usual Justin 💯💪🏽🔥

[@snakensteinreptiles8652]

This is basically how I do it as well! Love the sharing of great info!

[@tylerjudd8589]

What quart tubs are those for the eggs?

[@EliteExoticsBp]

Gorgeous DG pied ,can’t wait to see those baby’s ✌️🤟🤙

[@nikosshinn9854]

How does the lid not condensate and drip onto the eggs?

[@Ishwolv]

What if your eggs deflate a little bit after you put the in the incubator?

[@Fortis_Reptiles]

Where can i buy that tub?

[@0903dhaley]

What’s your opinion on using coconut husk for incubation?

[@0903dhaley]

Yeah I seen David Levinson doing it with all his clutches when I was at his facility has great success with it was thinking about doing it this year myself.

[@SuperMejohnson]

I thought that you had to keep them off the vermiculite or they would mold? That you had to use the light diffusers?

[@tansfamilyreptiles5572]

I really appreciate the information you give out. 👍🏻

[@Helkamaniac]

Great tips. What is a good incubator to buy for someone who only has 2 clutches per year ? ✌️

[@vett0111]

Thanks for a good video with plenty of info.

[@megancarman8193]

Do you have any holes in the shoe box for ventilation to prevent mold?

[@joecrawfordreptiles2384]

Hey Justin what temp do you incubate at?

[@Blozvich]

I get when u say cover the eggs and do not open them till you see a pip. What if u start to see an egg go bad? What do u normally do?

[@Sor1ner]

Thank you for providing great content.

[@user-lq3eg3gn5w]

Question, using a temp gun, when I check the temperature in my incubator it reads 90 degrees, the top of my egg box reeds 90 degrees but when I check the vermiculite area from the outside of the egg box it reeds 95 degrees, that's way too hot and makes me nervous, what temps do I go on?

[@SmallTownXotics]

Where do you get the purple and blue sticky notes in that size? I can't find anything like those lol

[@SmallTownXotics]

@@KINOVAReptiles oh dang. No wonder I couldn’t find any 😂

[@embersballpythons]

Thanks for the info! Blessings 🙌

[@tonyaction5284]

I see that you place eggs directly on moist substrate. Other breeders are against this because they say it will rot the eggs. Can you enlighten me please. I’m confused. Btw, YOU da MAN!!!!! Your tips and wisdom is what keeps us hobbyists and small time home breeders on point and on our toes. Thank you sir🤙🏼

[@KINOVAReptiles]

Yep it works great. As long as the mix is the right moisture. No issues 🙌🙌🙌

[@KINOVAReptiles]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Astinsmorphs]

Justin , so you never go back and check for moisture accumulation on the press and seal and change it out?

[@camelcityreptiles]

Would it be ok if: the eggs were laid a couple days before you find them and they're stuck together really well. And some have the embryo slightly turned? Not sideways but just turned a little?

[@mckennasawyer4594]

You can use dawn dish soap to wash your snakes?

[@KINOVAReptiles]

Yes you can! They don't need it except for extenuating circumstances like these, though.

[@CatNip379]

I finally got my first clutch this year but all the eggs were not sticky is there a reason for that

[@KINOVAReptiles]

They are only sticky right after they are laid! If they have been sitting for a bit they are dry.

[@ricksbloodandballpythons1634]

Thanks Justin

[@RAM_C5]

What is the reason for the light diffuser I see so many doing? Just had my first clutch, 13 eggs and set them up identical to this.

[@KINOVAReptiles]

Some like them because they don't want the eggs sitting directly on the damp substrate, and also they can use pins and such to hold the eggs in place. We've tried them and didn't notice a difference so we just do it the old fashioned way. :)

[@RAM_C5]

@@KINOVAReptiles Thank you so much. Absolutely love the animals produced at Kinova and how well the business represents the hobby.

[@KINOVAReptiles]

@@RAM_C5 Appreciate that! Thanks for your support!

[@jb8rtolo]

Amazing pro-tip video Justin. We really appreciate all the tips and knowledge. Now I notice with some other breeders & how they prep the eggs prior to incubation. If you can explain to me or perhaps include it an explanation and differences in having eggs laying directly on the substrate versus having eggs sit on perhaps light Def users or easy hatch trays? Also why do some breeders incubate eggs the exact way they find them, stuck/bunched together and piled. Like Gavin from Ball2U says and believes...”How they lay is how they stay”! Thanks! 🤙🏽🙏🏽☝🏽

[@kelvinsoto8313]

Thank you for the tips you are a great breeder

[@ignaziodigacomo8750]

why do eggs sometimes get moldy?

[@Zombie101-r2i]

Let’s goo thanks fam 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@myherpshed1298]

Great Video and info,thank you for sharing....🙏🙏🙂🙂👊👊👊👊

[@bobsloan9930]

Whatis the best commercial incubator for ball pythons in the 600-800 range???

[@bobsloan9930]

@@KINOVAReptiles Thank you sir

[@davidkrausse8954]

I am hatching out my first clutch. Should I be concerned that there might not be enough oxygen in the incubator when they hatch? It is a mini-fridge I converted into an incubator.

[@meylanibrinson442]

Hi Justin first time breeder here is this the easiest method for first time incubation??? Nervous for first time breeding

[@marshalleng1933]

Quick question. When using press and seal, do you have any concerns of condensation dripping off the PnS onto the eggs? I’ve always heard if the eggs get wet the will die. Do you believe that to be a myth? As your eggs are in direct contact with the wet substrate?

[@marshalleng1933]

@@KINOVAReptiles thank you for the quick reply! I’m going to have to try your method. We are constantly wiping the water off the inside of the lids. Might try a bit less water as well.

[@NormanRoquios]

What temp do you incubate?

[@KINOVAReptiles]

around 88-89

[@NormanRoquios]

@@KINOVAReptiles thanks

[@NormanRoquios]

@@KINOVAReptiles how many days before cutting?

[@Humboldt-Herps]

Great video

[@eugenereardon4557]

Does dawn dish liquid harm the snake? I’m old school and was taught never to use soap.

[@KINOVAReptiles]

Not at all!

[@jabarriley3799]

Hello looking mom there.. Very great video ..do you put any airholes in the egg tub.

[@jabarriley3799]

@@KINOVAReptiles ok cool thank you very much for the info and great videos you put out for us

[@Astinsmorphs]

Ive heard so may people say they have to replace the press and seal every week so the air doesnt get stale. Interesting you dont that.

[@jazminesanchez7449]

So justin, you put the eggs right in the vermiculite? You don’t use hatching trays? Have you tried trays?

[@jazminesanchez7449]

@@KINOVAReptiles thank you for answering! So you don’t have any issues with mold or eggs rotting?

[@806pythons7]

Great video and info! Stay Safe!

[@colinhaworth3980]

Excellent video good information

[@ajsreptiles6170]

Easy hatch tray and water as the medium. Doesn't get any easier and less room for error.

[@anthonydavis1524]

Awesome video thanks

[@Mystic.Morphs]

What temperature do you incubate at?

[@KINOVAReptiles]

Around 89

[@Mystic.Morphs]

@@KINOVAReptiles thank you for replying so quickly!! You guys are awesome thank you so much!!

[@ricardoroquefelle5982]

is there any other situation were you sould wash your ball python?

[@KINOVAReptiles]

Not necessarily but it doesn't hurt them in anyway. If they slithered through feces or something and you wanted to clean them you could wash them.

[@taehndrx]

Hey Justin, I followed your how to about setting up eggs and I’m worried, since I checked my eggs just the other day and they seem slightly discolored on the bottom. I was thinking maybe since they’re setting in the vermiculite?! Enjoy the rest of your day

[@user-lq3eg3gn5w]

Is it normal to lose a couple eggs? 2 eggs from my clutch died. The temps are at 89* the humidity looks good, I just re-candled the rest of the clutch and they look good. Is this something I should be worried about or does it happen?

[@user-lq3eg3gn5w]

@@KINOVAReptiles I want to let you know I really appreciate you taking time to answer my questions. It's not always easy to get a response from a credible source and not everything is answered in KZbin videos. I'm just starting out as bedroom breeder and now is a critical time for me because I've put so much in that a failed season would be devastating. Also I am in love with your pomeii"s!

[@syckrhythm]

One question I have that I didn’t see answered in this video: when do you try and feed after removing the female from the eggs? TIA!

[@elliotperez5071]

Awesome video

[@jamesaust3272]

Why do you soap them?

[@KINOVAReptiles]

To remove the scent of the eggs so they will start back on food

[@chriscrisafulli798]

Love it!

[@rogerkramer8804]

I had a complete clutch of albino carpets roll around the female as the clutch was too large. Didn’t candle and just put eggs in incubator. 100% hatched

[@theresafriedrich2025]

Do these snakes live in these sad grey boxes the entire time? o.O

[@LanceKirkman]

Thanks

[@施捷翔]

Hi Justin I'm from Taiwan, and I am a senior high school student. I like your videos very much!! Then I have a question, when I use press seal to seal the box, should I open the box regularly? If I should, how often should I open it?

[@施捷翔]

@@KINOVAReptiles Ok！！ Thank you very much❤

[@BassFishing904]

That shirt is 🔥

[@richiesrecessives7916]

Great breakdown. When it said Glad Press n Seal I thought it said “Chad Press n Seal”! (I forgot to press n seal on my first clutch this season...ugh

[@jacobledbettersybilserpent7426]

PnS Chad!!!😂😂😂

[@davidorsich7052]

Well good video

[@davidorsich7052]

Oh and that female wow 🔥

[@mbarnard2002]

First of all thank you I just got so scared I’m on yet comfortable enough to pull apart my eggs yet. But I got super worried I saw the yolk sack on my third clutch I thought the egg was dying

[@Foundation-Exotics]

nice shirt !

[@wacsavagetaco3292]

Perfect timing my female just went into pre lay shed

[@ronaldhenderson3190]

Did they hatch yet

[@wacsavagetaco3292]

@@ronaldhenderson3190 no but there 13 days away from hatching out

[@distinctreptiles]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 Video

[@joshstone890]

DG pied female... one day I'll have my own

[@cw4608]

why aren't the females allowed to brood their eggs? Just asking as a curious beginner.

[@KINOVAReptiles]

It's easier to control the environmental conditions of the eggs with artificial incubation. Although, maternal incubation is certainly possible!

[@Maxandlucy-w4l]

If only humans where like this

[@grownman1017]

My only question is, why completely cover them where there is no oxygen gettin in? Just asking don't bite my head off

[@grownman1017]

Got it, was just a but confused considering in the wild they aren't sealed, only reason I asked. My last question, I promise. I see alot of breeders using egg crate, is that necessary, and Ive also seen numerous breeders put 2 small holes in the egg box, why do they do that?

[@grownman1017]

Justin, I know you are busy, but any chance you could answer my questions within the next 24-36hrs as mine is about to lay any hour now

[@gooberpoop]

Hi, just checking if I understood it correctly, your egg box is completely air-tight without any holes, and you keep them that way until you hatch them, right? Also, what would I do if I see condensation forming on the seal? I see several other comments asking the same question, but for some reason I can't see your replies. Would be great if I can get these sorted out, as I plan to breed in the future(with a male that will be shipped overseas to Korea from you guys next year!). Thanks for all the great content! Really helping beginners out from all over the world.

[@BraaapHooligan]

I'm assuming if you wash the female good she will be roaming and pushing trying to find eggs for awhile. Hoping because that's what mine is doing.

[@maconmemories3085]

Thanks Justin

[@palmtreeaquatics1711]

Thanks