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Vivrrr
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 Baby eggs

i am about to be delivered baby gecko eggs she is due soon i have a incubator set up at 80 degrees i know to handle them gently and very little and keep them 1/2 buried and lay the way she layed them ...... now tell me what kind of substrate to use?
04/11/08  09:09pm

 #1699674


Hacksaw
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   Message To: Vivrrr   In reference to Message Id: 1699577


 Baby eggs

Perlite or Vermiculite work wonders.



04/11/08  10:08pm

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   Message To: Hacksaw   In reference to Message Id: 1699674


 Baby eggs

Vermiculite!!! and DONT rotate the eggs. Vermiclite is the best.
If you can’t find Vermiclit in time. Just ues mluch mixed with soile. Still use Vermiclit Please.
04/12/08  12:01am

 #1699798


Hacksaw
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   Message To: Pooky   In reference to Message Id: 1699782


 Baby eggs

And why wouldn’t you recommend Perlite?



04/12/08  12:23am

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Jakemyster44
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   Message To: Hacksaw   In reference to Message Id: 1699798


 Baby eggs

Stick with vemiculiteor perlite.



04/12/08  09:24am

 #1700250


Vivrrr
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   Message To: Hacksaw   In reference to Message Id: 1699674


 Baby eggs

i have professional grade vermiculite is that good also how wet should it be and do i keep a lid on it in the incubator and how long to hatchlings thankyou viv
04/12/08  01:25pm

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   Message To: Vivrrr   In reference to Message Id: 1700250


 Baby eggs

go to http://www.albeysreptiles.com/incubate-eggs.htm :)
04/12/08  10:15pm


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