Hi.
My sulcata just lay 20 eggs. I have a chick incubator that was given to me. What are the procedure that is needed to incubate my sulcata eggs? I'm been doing some research online some say to incubate them in a closed container, and some say to incubate them in an open container? Can Yahoo Answer provide me with a definite answer as to how to incubate the eggs? Also a exact detail as to what are the procedure and what stuff to look for doing incubation. Do I need to spray mist water on the eggs? Thanks.
2007-06-06 20:24:25 · 4 answers · asked by alexml500 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Use open container with moist vermiculite and place in the incubator. The eggs should be half buried. The temps should be at 30-32C for a mixed brood. Higher temps for females and lower for males. You can spray once a week and also at this time is let in some fresh air, since eggs need oxygen.
Was your sulcata mated, been in contact with male? The eggs could be infertile.
Anyway, as the other people has suggested, these tortoises get huge and too many unwanted ones. It might be cool to incubate your first clutch, but I would not recommend doing it and trying to make a buck. Good luck.
2007-06-10 03:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by wu_gwei21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought of what you are going to do with 20 sulcata's? Having just 1 sulcata is hard to care for. You really should crush them with a shovel. It really isn't fair to bring them in this world and not be properly cared for. I have a big heart for Sulcata's and feel for them not getting a proper home. If you just want to hatch 1 of the eggs and take responsibility for that tortoise that is cool.
2007-06-07 01:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by Al 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not the answer you want to hear but it should be said.
The best thing would be to put the eggs in the freezer.
Sulcata tortoises are already over-represented in reptiles rescue facilities. They breed fairly easily and the relatively cheap hatchlings are sold to people who have no ability or often even the intention of keeping them into adulthood. Their large size makes them poor candidates as pets for most people. Unless you personally know 20 people who are VERY familiar with sulcatas and their adult size and needs please don't add to the misery of unwanted tortoises.
2007-06-06 23:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Thea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found some eggs that were going to be run over on a job site I would like an answer to my question rather than a bunch of stupid remarks
2015-07-07 15:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋