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Post by hamish on Jun 24, 2010 20:15:37 GMT
could i use a (chicken egg) incubator to hatch my snail eggs. if so what temperature would i need to keep them at. does the temperature vary with each species or can i keep all at the same temp.
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Post by crossless on Jun 25, 2010 11:02:54 GMT
It varies yes. Snail eggs need same condititions than snail it self and it depends of species what temp and humidity needs to be.
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Post by hamish on Jun 25, 2010 11:35:52 GMT
so could i use a incubator the so that the eggs stay at a constent temperature. would this help increase the hatch rate.
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Post by crossless on Jun 25, 2010 13:43:44 GMT
Yes if conditions stay ideal all the time and don't change too much. It's really good for eggs so they develop well and more likely hatch.  Of course week or few after hatching some weakest ones might die but not too many if kept right.. |
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Post by hamish on Jun 25, 2010 14:08:08 GMT
oh good i was gonna get a reptile one that keeps the humidity but it cost too much. so i will buy a normal chicken one. i will keep the snails in the incubator for at least 2 weeks after they hatch to give them more of a chance
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Post by crossless on Jun 25, 2010 14:36:53 GMT
Remember check humidity on a regular basis so eggs will not dry out. |
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Of course week or few after hatching some weakest ones might die but not too many if kept right..