Help the humidity build up

[Defiantbreeder]

I see even in commercial incubators there is a lot of humidity build up on the lids of the tub-a-ware should I try to control it? And how long after mating does it take a female to be ready to lay?

 

[Lenewen]

In commercial incubators, the buildup on the top is not usually a problem because the eggs themselves are often contained in small containers with holes in the sides and a secure lid on top.

If you are concerned about humidity, the best thing to do is line the bottom of the lid with a towel and change the towel out every time it gets very wet.

There are commercial ways to regulate humidity much like many of us regulate temperature. But going this route is usually unnecessary and expensive.

 

[Defiantbreeder]

Ok we'll I have a secure top lid and I punctured a small hole in each side so now the humidity is ONLY on the outside of the container, good or bad?

 

[Lenewen]

I PMed you-it shouldn't be a problem as long as there is enough holes in the container. My containers have hatch-rite in them and get no condensation at all but the incubator maintains a constant 55% or so.