I have a few years experience with perlite. I like using it, however, you have to think of it totally differently than vermiculite. Chances are you will mess up the first few times you use it. It is not as absorbent as vermiculite. You put in a 1-1/2 to 2" of it and pick a few spots to "water" it. After that, stick your finger in a spot or two to make sure you have the right level of moisture. Bury leopard eggs at least 1/2 way or more so they can get the moisture they need. Using a hygrometer in the incubator can help you get the level right (approx. 50-70%).
Good luck! Julie Bergman http://www.geckoranch.com Dilshad Khan wrote: > on 1/28/02 01:15 pm, Neal Grant at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > So, assuming vermiculite is no longer, what do I use for the eggs now? I've > > heard some people say perlite is bad. > > I don't have a lot of experience in this area, but I have this to add: > although it may well depend on the needs of each species' eggs, Frank Retes > of Goanna Ranch, for example, has hatched thousands of monitor eggs on > perlite, so at the very least it's useful for Varanids. > > I do think you'll be able to get vermiculite again, however. > > -- > Dilshad Khan > > ########################################################################### > THE GLOBAL GECKO ASSOCIATION LISTSERV > WebSite: www.gekkota.com Archive: [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > The GGA takes no responsibility for the contents of these postings. > ###########################################################################
