Hatch-Rite?

[gixxer3420]

The members who have used this product can you let me know how you like it? I'm thinking about switching from vermiculite to hatch-rite. With hatch-rite do you really not add water to it? Thanks for your input.

 

[Mel&Keith]

We like it. Watering depends on how you incubate. We use one container per female for the entire season so we have to add a couple of drops after the first few clutches. But for the most part you really don't have to add water. It feels pretty dry but there's actually quite a bit of moisture in it. You do have to make sure to seal the bag well or it will dry out though.

 

[gixxer3420]

Thanks for the reply. I may try hatch-rite out in one of my incubators. I'm not having any problems with vermiculite but hatch-rite has caught my eye for some time now.

 

[robin]

mel, do you like it better than vermiculite?

 

[Nigel4less]

Hatch-Rite is awesome stuff! Idiot-Proof :main_laugh:

 

[robin]

and i thought vermiculite was idiot proof LOL

 

[Mel&Keith]

I actually do like it better. It's so humid here and the Hatchrite just seems to be more forgiving.

 

[Retribution Reptiles]

Isn't Hatch-rite just premoistened perlite?

 

[KelliH]

It's perlite mixed with something else, looks like fine peat moss.

 

[snared99]

From what i undertand it is just perilite mixed with the cricket water crystals and a certain mix percentage. I havent had good time with the product.