Vermiculite

[gafaled]

Hello People,

How to prepare the vermiculite in the container of the eggs?

Thank a lot.

 

[Blue Apple Herps]

Put some in the container you're going to use for incubation. Put some water and mix it up. You want it to be damp, but not soggy. If it's soggy then just add in some more vermiculite.

 

[MegF.]

I use perlite, then you don't have to worry if it's too wet. Water goes right thru it and sits at the bottom of your egg container. Can't accidently drown/smother your eggs. The mixture should just hold together but not feel soggy.

 

[paulh]

I've never been able to estimate how much water is enough and how much is too much. The few times I tried, I used too much water. So I go by the published recommendation: an amount of water equal in weight to the Vermiculite. If you weigh the Vermiculite in ounces, then one fluid ounce of water per ounce of Vermiculite. If you use grams, then one milliliter of water per gram of Vermiculite. The hardest part is getting the weight of the Vermiculite. Good luck.

 

[MegF.]

That's the other reason I use perlite. Don't have to worry so much!

 

[gafaled]

People,

Thank a lot!!!

 

[El Jefe]

When I worked at the Zoo we exclusively used Perlite and it was easy.

I personally use perlite and/or sphagnum moss. Last year all moss and the year before a combo. They both work fine for me.....perlite just clings to the hatchlings and I get annoyed with that.