How Do You Make A Turtle Egg Incubator?
Turtle eggs often benefit from the help of an incubator. According the World Chelonia Trust’s website, captive turtle eggs rarely hatch when left alone in nests because the conditions are rarely the same as those found in the natural environment. Luckily for turtle owners, a simple aquarium may be adapted to create an effective turtle egg incubator. It is also important to understand that different turtle species have various incubation periods, so knowing which type of turtle eggs are being incubated may help you properly care for them. Fill the 5-gallon container with sand. Pour cups of lukewarm water over the sand to wet it, but do not leave the sand overly damp. Place a thermometer into the center of the sand about 1 inch deep. Place the 5-gallon container and the aquarium water heater into the 10-gallon tank. Set the water heater to 80 degrees but do not turn it on. Fill the 10-gallon tank with lukewarm water until the water level is about 1/2 inch above the sand line in the 5-gal
