I made this incubtor out of a cooler, flexwatt, bricks, eggcrate, a plastic tub, and plexiglass. Total cost was under $35(not counting dig. therm. and thermostat).
First I taped one piece of 11" flexwatt to the bottom and placed a brick on each side. I used egg crate to make a bridge over the heat.
I put 3 layers of egg crate in a plastic tub and added 3/4 of an inch water. I plan on using the "no substrate" method. I will be replacing the bottom level of egg crate with a full piece so babies can't get into the water. This tub has holes burned in it, but the holes are covered with tape. I plan on poking holes open as a way of adjusting the humidity.
The tub fits nicely in the cooler, and I cut a piece of plexiglass for a lid. This allows me to see the eggs without opening the egg chamber and letting cold air in(thanks Jeff Favelle). The tub is also slightly unlevel so water drops will run to the side and down instead of dripping on eggs.
I plan on using this incubator for Irian Jaya Carpet Python eggs in the spring.
Does anyone see any design flaws or have any ideas for improvement?
Thanks for looking...
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