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So we use an incredibly simple incubation system with remarkably few problems and get great results. That said I am always looking for ways to improve the setups so I would love to hear from anyone with advice on incubation.... Here's how it's going now. We break the clutch up into 4 or 5 seperate Tupperware containers (vented) with perlite and small cups of water, humidity right around 80 and temps from 80-83. We open the containers completely for o2 exchange once a day but don't disturb the actual eggs at all. When the first one pips, humidity goes up to 90 or higher; everyone gets a misty welcome to the world. As soon as a head breaks free they come out of perlite and into individual containers on wet paper towels until yolk is completely absorbed and tort has proven he/she can eat and flip over, then they get communal care. From what I have perused on this forum so far it seems many people use higher temps and humidity than me. I know higher temps can increase female/male ratio but have found we get a decent split here; any possible benefits for raising temps and/or humidity?? Wanna do right by the kiddos! Thanks all!