Egg hatching tips for D. Granti?

[RexaDynastes3516]

Hi there,

I just finished digging up eggs from a batch of adult D. Granti, and I came up with about 25 (excluding the deformed/busted ones). Are there any particular conditions I should be keeping them in? To remove them from the initial breeding box, I separated them and added them to a small container with no lid, and placed each one on the top of the substrate. Should I re-cover them with soil? Should I have a lid on the container, or does it matter at all. 

And one more question: I’ve read that keeping them in slightly higher temps will speed up the growth/hatch time, should I keep them near(not on! far away from) a heating pad? I have an under-the-tank heater for a ball python that keeps the area around it pretty warm, so I was thinking of placing the egg container about 3 or so feet away.

 

[lucas3133]

keep them at 25 Celcius  with proper moisture not too wet not to dry. dont bother them and they will hatch. mine hatched within 1.5 weeks. some takes longer though.

 

[Max]

D. granti eggs can take quite long time to hatch. Some of the eggs may hatch in 6 months time. But normally most of the eggs would hatch withing 1-2 month especially if you will keep them above 20C.

 

[RexaDynastes3516]

D. granti eggs can take quite long time to hatch. Some of the eggs may hatch in 6 months time. But normally most of the eggs would hatch withing 1-2 month especially if you will keep them above 20C.

I’ve had great luck and managed to hatch quite a few already, thanks though!