Anyone ever tried this stuff? I've heard mixed reviews. Some say its great others claim it dries out towards the end of the incubation.

Anyone use it? Comments? Thoughts? Tennis anyone?

I've never used hatchrite but have had to talk people through rehydrating eggs incubating on the stuff so that in and of itself would lead me to not recommend it.

Besides mixing perlite isn't rocket science - and it's a hell of alot cheaper. If you are only going to have one or two clutches and the Hatchrite is at your nearest store -- then sure go ahead and use it -- but keep an eye on your eggs and add water as needed.

I've never artificially incubated but everyone I've spoke to has had terrible results with the stuff...

Just go buy yourself some perlite or vermiculite...

I've used it, didn't seem any better then vermiculite.... except it's more expensive.

Ive always used verm or perlite. I had a few problems this year getting the water/perlite ratio just right.

Was just curious if anyone had good luck with this stuff. From what Ive read so far Im takin' the high road :)

I have heard mixed reviews also. I always use perlite with a 1 part perlite to .8 water mix and it works great. I have hatched leo and all kinds of colubrid eggs using this formula. And I dont use a grate. I put the eggs directly in.

I used it, and it worked great. I use air tight tubs which probably helped with the dry out issue. It is expensive though for as many clutches as I produce in a year, so it is perlite for me.

wondered about this stuff as well. was gonna use it on some geck eggs. but I got lots of vermiculite and its served me well so far

I've used it for a while. bought a bulk bag just to try it out. It did take some time finding the right way to incubate without drying out. Basically I just poke one small hole in the delis I'm incubating eggs in. small syringe sized hole and that ended all the problems. keeps it pretty moist with a little air exchange.

I've used it...like it for gecko eggs, that's it. I tried it with bearded dragon and corn snake eggs and was disappointed in the lack of moisture about 30 days in.

I've used it...like it for gecko eggs, that's it. I tried it with bearded dragon and corn snake eggs and was disappointed in the lack of moisture about 30 days in.
Hmmmm, I just find that wierd since the tris incubate anywhere from 84 to 100 days. I never had dry out issues...

Hmmmm, I just find that wierd since the tris incubate anywhere from 84 to 100 days. I never had dry out issues...

You also live in the land of 80% humidity year round...:lol:

You also live in the land of 80% humidity year round...:lol:
Well yeah, there is that.....

I used it this year. I lost more eggs this time due to them drying out. When I added water it seemed to not be enough but then was too wet. I don't like it. I am going back to vermiculite and perlite.

I used it on three clutches this past year and plan to use it again this year. I use Glad Press & Seal over the top of the tub before putting the lid on, which probably aided in keeping the moisture in.

Didn't lose any eggs - I did add a couple teaspoons of water to each corner of the egg box about 1/2 way into incubation - and it worked like a charm for me.

Thanks for the reminder to order some more for this season!

Anyone ever tried this stuff? I've heard mixed reviews. Some say its great others claim it dries out towards the end of the incubation.

Anyone use it? Comments? Thoughts? Tennis anyone?

Very good topic big V.......I'm trying to decide what I will use as well. I have heard more bad things about hacthrite then the others. So I will probably stay away from the hacthrite and use the vermiculite.