Cover the container with a lid that has holes poked in it for ventilation. Measure the container so you can choose an incubator large enough for your container.
Make sure the incubator that you buy is large enough for your container of eggs. Make sure to measure the container before choosing an incubator. Hovabator incubators are inexpensive and used often by lizard pet owners. They work well for most species of lizard. Buying an incubator is probably the best option, especially if you are not experienced in hatching lizard eggs.
The exact temperature you have to keep the chamber will vary depending on the species. Research the particular species of lizard you have to make sure you keep it at the proper temperature. For example, most temperate and tropical species need around 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (25 to 29 degrees Celsius).
Place the bricks in the tank and fill it with water to just below the top of the bricks. Place the egg container on top of the bricks when you are ready to incubate. Put the aquarium heater in the water and set it to the correct temperature. Seal the top with plastic wrap to hold in the heat and humidity. You can also use a styrofoam cooler raised over a heating pad. Wait until the heating pad heats the styrofoam cooler to the right temperature, and then place your egg containers inside. [4] X Research source Make sure to measure the container you are going to use for your eggs before making an incubator. You want to make sure the container will fit into the incubator.
If they bury them, cover the eggs with a light layer of substrate. Stick a digital thermometer into the substrate next to the eggs. If your lizard leaves eggs out in the open, make a hole in a deli cup and place it over the eggs. Put a damp paper towel under the cup to keep the eggs from drying out. [6] X Research source In both cases, use heat lamps and pads to keep the temperature of the vivarium at the appropriate level for the species of lizard.
Moving them or rolling them to the other side can damage the embryo and kill the developing lizard.
Separating the eggs help protect them. If one egg dies, mold or fungi from it can infect the healthy eggs. Although, a mouldy egg does not mean that the embryo inside has died. Sometimes mouldy eggs produce perfectly healthy reptiles.
Perlite and vermiculite are common mediums that eggs can successfully incubate and hatch on. These mediums are very similar, and the choice is usually based on preference. You can find these substances at nurseries or home improvement stores with garden centers.
Keep the medium at this moisture level until the eggs hatch.
Place multiple eggs about a fingers width apart from each other. Place the indentations in a line.
Don’t let the eggs roll around when you move them. If the eggs are stuck on a branch, remove the branch and place it in the incubator. Do not try to remove the eggs from the branch because they will break. Cut the branch as small as possible without disturbing the eggs and try to find a container big enough for the branch too.
Check the thermometer to make sure the temperature is not fluctuating inside of the incubator. Make sure to keep the medium damp if the temperature dries it out.
Wet eggs may begin to grow mold, while dry eggs may start to collapse. Remove any bad eggs so they don’t contaminate your healthy eggs.
Never drop water directly onto the eggs. Drip water around the egg into the medium. Try using an eyedropper or a wet rag.
If it glows yellow, either the egg is infertile, dead, or not enough time has passed to see growth yet. Eggs that are infertile or dead will turn an off-white or yellowish color and eventually grow mold or cave in.
Make sure the cage has the proper heat and humidity for babies. Babies will usually shed their first shed in 24 hours and you need to make sure it all comes off. Having the proper humidity will ensure you don’t have shedding issues. Add a small water dish or get a misting bottle ready if the species only drink water droplets. Some babies require less heat than adults. Research specific heat requirements for babies of the species you have.
