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Hatching Tortoise Eggs
One can easily get incubator from the nearby pet store. There are several types of tortoise eggs incubator available in the market. Some of the common types of tortoise eggs incubator are - bread boxes, cardboard boxes, Styrofoam coolers, small glass aquariums, and margarine tubs make some holes in the incubator so that oxygen can get in. Incubator should contain lighting, heater and a thermometer. Eggs incubated without minimal humidity might not hatch therefore it is essential for one to maintain proper humidity in the incubator. One can also use Sand, peat moss or other floor covering in the incubator. It is not necessary for every incubator as it is a matter of personal preference. Some people bury tortoise eggs in sand to a depth of an inch or two to hatch. It is important for one to maintain proper temperature in the incubator. The ideal temperature for incubation of eggs is between 85° and 90° F. At this temperature tortoise eggs will usually hatch if fertile. Proper light wattage should be maintained in tortoise incubator to maintain constant temperature. A 7-1/2-Watt light is a good option for reptile incubator. At times incubator requires a 40-Watt bulb or more to hatch tortoise eggs. Eggs should be kept at proper distant in the incubator to avoid hot spots on the eggs. It can be kept at a distance of 8-10 inches or more. It is essential for one to maintain proper interior temperature so that eggs can hatch easily. Before placing tortoise eggs in incubator let it heat completely for several hours. One should check the thermometer from time to time before deciding which size light is best. At times light can burn during incubation, therefore it is advisable to keep a spare light on hand. Some tortoise eggs take 70 days to hatch and other take 100 days to hatch. The average hatching time of tortoise eggs is about 85 to 90 days. Provide proper time, temperature and environment to tortoise eggs to hatch. Tortoise eggs should be handled gently before placing them in incubator. The baby tortoise can take 2 weeks or longer to start eating. Baby tortoise and mother tortoise should be fed with healthy food. |
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