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I have a trio of pancake tortoises, and today I noticed one of the females acting strangely. Turns out she was laying an egg! This is a pleasant surprise, but I have never had a tortoise lay an egg before. Needless to say I could use some help. I am kicking myself for not buying an incubator at the last reptile show I went to, so I am totally unprepared.
I have not touched the egg, so it is just sitting in the enclosure where she buried it under cypress. Should I leave it there until I get an incubator or should I attempt at a homemade one in the meantime? My plan for the incubator is to try and get one from a local pet shop, but if I can't I will order one and have it overnighted. I have read that I should incubate at about 86 to 88F and 70% humidity in a small container with vermiculite from another thread, but I was wondering how to get and maintain 70% humidity. Any other tips you have would be appreciated! Thank you
I have not touched the egg, so it is just sitting in the enclosure where she buried it under cypress. Should I leave it there until I get an incubator or should I attempt at a homemade one in the meantime? My plan for the incubator is to try and get one from a local pet shop, but if I can't I will order one and have it overnighted. I have read that I should incubate at about 86 to 88F and 70% humidity in a small container with vermiculite from another thread, but I was wondering how to get and maintain 70% humidity. Any other tips you have would be appreciated! Thank you