incubator

[reptile1]

Hi every one i have a small bar fridge i want to convert into a incubator this is my first time breeding can any one tell me what ,watt heat cord and themostat i should use any info will be really appreciated.
regards garry

[MrBredli]

Microclimate DL1 or DL2 thermostat and any heat cord should do.

[AntaresiaLady]

Reptile1 - do a search for incubators- theres a lot of info in threads.

[hugsta]

I would go for a 6 metre heat cord at least. I run a 9metre in mine, but I think you could get away with a 6 metre one. I would also consider a B1 or DL1 microclimate as mrbredli has mentioned. I would go the dimmerstat personally as I believe they will hold a better temp than the pulse proportional DL2/B2 series. The DL1 is dearer, but is a microprocessor based with built in alarms to warn you if your incubator is too hot or too cold. So, if the eggs in the incubator are worth a few dollars, then get a DL1. Check out the link below in my sig for the full range of microclimates and heat cords.

[reptile1]

thanks for the info

[yommy]

if you want to see a hot incubator idea, here what i found surfing the net for info on non substrate methods

http://www.kingsnake.com/salceies/Incubator.htm