MOLD

[MiamiLeos]

anyone have trouble with keeping mold off the eggs? how can this be controlled? im using coco fiber as incubation material. thanks!

 

[robin]

do you have any ventilation holes on the container you are keeping the eggs in?

i know nothing of coco fiber so i do not know if that could be causing it.

 

[MiamiLeos]

no, i dont have any vent holes, i just open the lid every few days.

 

[robin]

well the lack of vent hole COULD possibly be part of the problem. also there could be too much moisture in the coco fiber.

 

[Srt14292]

May i suggest switching to vermiculite or perlite without growth enhancers.

 

[MiamiLeos]

thanks guys. i will probably switch to vermiculite or perlite and ill put some pin holes in the lid. i've always just used coco fiber and this is the first time i've had a problem, but anyways. ill be switching

 

[got spots?]

I also heard using that athlet foot powder works well too

 

[Srt14292]

I also heard using that athlet foot powder works well too

I've never heard anything like that I would be very wary about that source of information.

 

[Taquiq]

I never heard anything about it either.

 

[Vision Geckos]

Exposing eggs to the chemicals in foot powder is not a good idea. Instead, use perlite or vermiculite as the incubation medium. I haven't had much success with vermiculite personally, but some people prefer it. If you decide on perlite, I recommend using Albey's Method. It tells you exactly how to set up the incubation chamber and measure the medium.

 

[robin]

I also heard using that athlet foot powder works well too

i have heard of this i have never used it. i personally would not though. exposing the egg to chemicals could cause possible problems.

 

[Enigmatic_Reptiles]

+1, just change the medium used in the container to something better. I have had great success with vermiculite

 

[robin]

vermiculite :thumbsup:

 

[MiamiLeos]

well guys, turns out the eggs are infertile which probably contributed to the mold. first time breeder. she should be laying again soon though. i will be switching to vermiculite/perilite also. thanks for the input!

 

[OhioGecko]

Exposing eggs to the chemicals in foot powder is not a good idea. Instead, use perlite or vermiculite as the incubation medium. I haven't had much success with vermiculite personally, but some people prefer it. If you decide on perlite, I recommend using Albey's Method. It tells you exactly how to set up the incubation chamber and measure the medium.

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Coco fiber holds too much moisture, it is great for lay boxes or wet hides but I found out by experience that it is not a good incubation method. Good luck!