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Incubating gecko eggs. I need heating help.?

I have read a Ron about the incubating process and I‘ve never seen anyone do what am about to ask about, so I understand if it‘s just a plain bad idea. Okay here goes: can I have an open top styrophone container with a heat lamp hub above it? I would adjust the distance of the lamp to get the right temp. The eggs could either be sitting on the right substrate and just have an open top. Or would it be better for the eggs to have a lid, in that cad though the eggs would end up getting water drops from the humidity. Thanks for helpful answers. Even though this seems like a very unexpirenced question, I would like you to know I‘m not a beginner with reptiles at all. Just with DIY incubators.

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Admittedly, I know more about incubating chicken eggs( and lizard eggs may be a little different). Ventilation IS important with ANY egg, and a Lizard egg is no exception though it may be more tolerant of higher heats as they often tend to live in hot, dry habitats. Too, though it is hot during the day, arid places often get some moisture at night (be it condensation or a VERY occassional rain. I suspect a little condensation from a lid on your incubator would be harmless. It is probably a good idea to have some limited humidity along with good ventilation anyway. Too as I believe sand is a natural media and substrate normal for eggs of this nature, it might be a good idea to use as it helps to maintain a more consistent incubating temperature . I suspect too that you don't want things getting too hot with the heat lamp thing though (as eggs can literally cook too). A thermometer and regulating lid and heat lamp distance advised. Too, there may be a warm and cool cycle involved with lizard eggs (like sun during day/cool at night), but again maybe sand tempers that to remain more consistent temp wise as sand will retain heat for a time. Don't know if this was much help, but I wish you luck. peace.
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stock 07 softail classic, got 10k from the back Dunlop. Fellow rider recommended Metzler for replacement. have 6k on and looking really good, found it to be a better handling tire. Suggest Mezler for your Sporty. Got mine at Wheelworks in Garden Grove, CA. Cycle Gear another source.
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