| Reptile
eggs require particular conditions to hatch
successfully and Brinsea Products, the Incubation
Specialists, can now provide the equipment
needed to precisely match the needs of reptile
breeders. |
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| Incubation
conditions for reptiles |
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Reptiles eggs develop best in warm humid conditions
and buried in an clean, absorbent material.
Temperature control can affect the sex of
the hatchlings as well as the number that
successfully hatch and so must be consistent,
stable and accurately controllable. Reptile
eggs absorb moisture during incubation (unlike
bird's eggs) and require very high humidity
levels to prevent dehydration. Unlike bird's
eggs they must not be turned. The very long
incubation periods for many reptiles can cause
problems with hygiene allowing bacteria to
grow in the warm humid environment.
The Hatchmaker R has been
developed by Brinsea to provide these conditions
in a complete product that is also safe and
reliable and complete with detailed instructions
for the novice reptile breeder.
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Incubator
Features
The incubator cabinet is tough and well
insulated with an observation window and
is fitted with the temperature control system
which can be finely adjusted without opening
the lid. Inside is the removable, purpose
designed reptilian egg chamber which is
almost sealed and allows the eggs to be
maintained at virtually 100% humidity.
Oxygen supply to the chamber is regulated
by a simple vent control. The inner chamber
is formed from clear plastic and is easily
cleaned. The incubation thermometer (built
to Brinsea's specification) fits into the
lid of the inner chamber and can be viewed
through the cabinet window without disturbing
the eggs.
Vermiculite, supplied with the incubator,
half fills the inner chamber and is soaked
in water. The eggs are then part buried
in the vermiculite. Condensation will not
form on the inside of the lid of the chamber
while the incubator is in use - preventing
drips falling on the incubating eggs.
A 12v d.c version of the Hatchmaker R is
available allowing the incubator to run
from a car battery or other 12v supply (supply
must be rated at 2.5A or more).
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Specially designed
reptile egg chamber
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Egg chamber locates
within the incubator base
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Specifications
Overall incubator dimensions: |
356mm x 356mm x
200mm high |
Internal egg chamber dimensions: |
280mm x 280mm x
50mm high |
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egg capacities: |
Leopard geckos 120
European tortoises 70
Bull snakes 20 |
Weight: |
3.5Kg |
Power consumption: |
30W (max) 15W (typical) |
Power supply: |
230v 50Hz, 115v 60Hz or 12v d.c. as
ordered |
| Contents: |
Incubator, reptilian incubation chamber,
vermiculite,
incubation thermometer, user instructions |
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| Manufactured
to ISO9000 2000 quality assurance standard. |
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| Guarantee |
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The Brinsea Hatchmaker R is fully guaranteed
and will be repaired or
replaced if a fault should arise within the
guarantee period
(see terms of guarantee).
Brinsea Products Ltd and their agents will
not be responsible for loss or damages in
the event of a failure, however caused, and
the user is advised to arrange their own insurance
cover where loss of power, mechanical or electrical
failure might result in unacceptable losses.
In order that we can continue our policy of
innovation and improvement we reserve the
right to alter specifications without notice. |
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R IN REPTILE CARE MAGAZINE
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