Suspention incubation method...

[HognoseUK]

easy to knock up a poor mans equivalent with a plastic shoe box (or any other sized tub you choose) and some egg crate

nice looking product though.

[Gregg M]

Originally Posted by HognoseUK

easy to knock up a poor mans equivalent with a plastic shoe box (or any other sized tub you choose) and some egg crate

nice looking product though.

Thanks...
By the time you knock one up, you already spent what the ready made container costs... Besides, you will have a hard time replicating the true function of this container and the quality is unmatched by any available container..

[HognoseUK]

Originally Posted by Gregg M

Thanks...
By the time you knock one up, you already spent what the ready made container costs... Besides, you will have a hard time replicating the true function of this container and the quality is unmatched by any available container..

I would choose to disagree. A plastic shoe box is around £1 to £2 ($1.65 - $3.3) and a piece of egg crate is the equivalent.

So the price is a fair bit cheaper but essentially not quite as pretty.

Until the 'true function' has been tested and published by an independent body and proven to be better than a DIY version I shall stick to the poorer mans equivalent.

[StrictlyMorelia]

Any plans for a UK distributor?

[Nodders]

Well after reading that , would'nt mind trying a couple out , price dependant .

Will be my first year breeding next year so these could give me a good start .

[Cmore]

I've just sat and read this entire thread. I can see where all the opinions are coming from and both positive and negative. I have also had a look at your website and i would like to use a quote from it

Eggs incubated in the S.I.M. are surrounded top, bottom and sides by air. The steady
humidity and (possibly) better Oxygen absorption in these containers allows neonates to develop faster
resulting in shortened incubation times.

I can see that it would greatly reduce the chances of fungal growth and it eliminates the chance of drowning the egg

Incubation is not a exact science as all clutches of eggs even with the same parentage could hatch +or - several days there are more factors to take into consideration than just temp, humidity, O2 intake and expulsion of CO2 so quicker incubation cannot be guaranteed.

I will try this product if i can convince the other half to allow me to start breeding again

[Brittanicus]

I've also sat and read this topic from start to finish, all 17 pages.
It certainly sounds worth a try, earlier it was mentioned that you were trying to get a U.K distributor, has there been any progress on getting one?
If not, have you any idea of how long it will take to get one?
I can understand both sides of the argument, both from breeders who have used the tried and trusted way for years and also from the guys who are marketing what they think is a great product with many plus's.
We are all wanting to see more data, but the only way more data can be attained is by more people using the product. It's impossible to get huge amounts of data from something that is so early in its use. In years to come there will be a lot more data as a lot more people will have used it.
I'm certainly up for giving it a try, as soon as a U.K distributor can be sorted out.
It would also be extremely helpful for both the makers and the breeders if the U.K distributor could be sorted out in time for the main breeding seasons.
Mark.

[StrictlyMorelia]

Maybe contact Strictly Reptiles (UK) and see if they are interested in pushing it over here ?

[excession]

We should have these in stock on our website in a week or so. We are based in the UK but can ship to the whole of the EU.

If you would like to receive notification of when they arrive then make an account on our website. I will be doing an email-shot once stock is received.

Also you can join our facebook page for stock notifications and news on new products.

Prices are not 100% settled on, but are likely to be £19.49 each. I am also likely to add discounting for 3 units or more.

Please PM if you require further detail.

Stock will be limited on this first shipment!

Originally Posted by StrictlyMorelia

Maybe contact Strictly Reptiles (UK) and see if they are interested in pushing it over here ?

Originally Posted by Brittanicus

I've also sat and read this topic from start to finish, all 17 pages.
It certainly sounds worth a try, earlier it was mentioned that you were trying to get a U.K distributor, has there been any progress on getting one?
If not, have you any idea of how long it will take to get one?
I can understand both sides of the argument, both from breeders who have used the tried and trusted way for years and also from the guys who are marketing what they think is a great product with many plus's.
We are all wanting to see more data, but the only way more data can be attained is by more people using the product. It's impossible to get huge amounts of data from something that is so early in its use. In years to come there will be a lot more data as a lot more people will have used it.
I'm certainly up for giving it a try, as soon as a U.K distributor can be sorted out.
It would also be extremely helpful for both the makers and the breeders if the U.K distributor could be sorted out in time for the main breeding seasons.
Mark.

Originally Posted by Cmore

I've just sat and read this entire thread. I can see where all the opinions are coming from and both positive and negative. I have also had a look at your website and i would like to use a quote from it


I can see that it would greatly reduce the chances of fungal growth and it eliminates the chance of drowning the egg

Incubation is not a exact science as all clutches of eggs even with the same parentage could hatch +or - several days there are more factors to take into consideration than just temp, humidity, O2 intake and expulsion of CO2 so quicker incubation cannot be guaranteed.

I will try this product if i can convince the other half to allow me to start breeding again

Originally Posted by StrictlyMorelia

Any plans for a UK distributor?

[excession]

I have now added these to my site ahead of stock arriving next week.

You can see them and the pricing at Lizard Planet