Hobby Vermiculite

Hobby Vermiculite – The reliable breeding substrate for reptile eggs

Hobby Vermiculite is a proven breeding substrate for the incubation of reptile eggs. It supports the stable development of the eggs because it stores moisture and at the same time enables good ventilation. The right substrate moisture plays a decisive role in breeding success, especially during the incubation period.

Many reptile eggs, especially soft-shelled eggsabsorb large amounts of moisture during incubation. The breeding substrate must therefore reliably store water and release it again in a controlled manner. Vermiculite performs precisely this task particularly reliably.

The humidity in the incubator can be easily regulated by the amount of water added. At the same time, the grain size of the vermiculite also influences the properties of the substrate.

Fine-grained vermiculite has a higher water retention capacity. It also adheres more closely to the eggs. This makes it particularly suitable for smaller or soft-shelled eggswhich absorb more moisture during incubation.

Coarse-grained vermiculite contains more air-filled pores. This improves the Gas exchange in the breeding substratewhich is especially important for larger or hard-shelled eggs is important.

During the incubation period, you should replace evaporated water regularly. This keeps the humidity in the incubation substrate constant. For optimum results, it is also recommended that you only place as many eggs in each incubation container as there are half the weight of the water correspond to.

Also the humidity in the incubator plays an important role. For hard-shelled eggs, the relative humidity should not fall below 70 % sink. Soft-shelled eggs even require a humidity of at least 90 %.

In addition to regulating humidity, the vermiculite also stabilizes the position of the eggs. This prevents delicate eggs from rolling back and forth in the incubator. This keeps them securely in place throughout the incubation phase.

With Hobby Vermiculite you get a high-quality and reliable breeding substrate that provides optimal conditions for the incubation and successful breeding of reptiles. creates.

Execution:

Hobby vermiculite Ø0-4 mm: Contents 4 L. Substrate for incubating reptile eggs. Fine grain size of 0 – 4 mm with greater water potential, which is closer to the eggs. Recommended for small and soft-shelled eggs.

Hobby vermiculite Ø3-6 mm: Contents 4 L. Substrate for incubating reptile eggs. Coarse grain size of 3 – 6 mm with improved gas exchange due to more air-filled pores. Recommended for large and hard-shelled eggs.