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18-Jun-07, 07:43 PM
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Been doing a bit of reading on incubation methods for Womas lately as my two have been tail tangoing  , so I'd like to hear anyones experiences with using perlite over vermiculite. I believe woma eggs are more sensitive to humidity and particularily after reading Simon Stone's views, am thinking of trying perlite instead - either that or a drier ratio of 60:40 with vermiculite. I'd like to hear of other's experiences with either, any thoughts?
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18-Jun-07, 07:54 PM
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Never used perlite but have had lots of success with vermiculite
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19-Jun-07, 08:45 AM
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i use vermiculite for everything and never have a problem, i also go 60/40 for everything, as its best to be a bit drier than too wet.
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19-Jun-07, 10:28 AM
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Thanks Rob, I have not heard of anyone else using the perlite either untile I starting researching this in particular, I think I may do the same with the vermiculite, however, if anyone else has used the perlite, I would love to hear your experience.
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19-Jun-07, 10:45 AM
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in reptiles australia vol 3 issue 1 simon stone says he used perlite for his womas
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19-Jun-07, 05:45 PM
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That's funny because I hatched out the original woma-ball python mutation on perlite, three years in a row  Not this is not a joke it is for real.
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19-Jun-07, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by euan  That's funny because I hatched out the original woma-ball python mutation on perlite, three years in a row Not this is not a joke it is for real. |
you hatched woma x balls on the gold coast 
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19-Jun-07, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by stary boy you hatched woma x balls on the gold coast | My thoughts |
19-Jun-07, 06:50 PM
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I hatched the "woma" mutation of the ball python while living in West Africa. Notice the dash not x between my words |
19-Jun-07, 06:57 PM
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I don't understand, what do you mean the "woma mutation of the ball python", could you elaborate please, do you have any pics?
May I ask what ratio you use?
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19-Jun-07, 07:15 PM
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Try the NERD website I think www.newenglandreptile.com Kevin may have pictures. Basically it is very similar to the spider mutation.
I showed photos a few months ago at the Qld herp meeting. Unfortunately I have not got around to scanning all my slides.
OK found a photo
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19-Jun-07, 07:17 PM
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Sorry just saw the Q about ratio, forgot what it was back then ( a few years ago) I always go with feel on both vermiculite and perlite. Basically I add water according to what feels right to me.
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19-Jun-07, 07:26 PM
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simon stone uses a 60/40 perlite mix or 50/50
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19-Jun-07, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by euan Try the NERD website I think www.newenglandreptile.com Kevin may have pictures. Basically it is very similar to the spider mutation.
I showed photos a few months ago at the Qld herp meeting. Unfortunately I have not got around to scanning all my slides.
OK found a photo |
although thats a hec of a sexy snake, it looks nothing like a woma?
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20-Jun-07, 10:21 AM
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yeah i never go by weight only by feel, but always keep it much drier than 50/50, which i recon is way to wet for alot of species.
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