So... I have this huge egg from Cass' second clutch that is most definitely fertile, it keeps growing larger all the time. It's probably half the size of a chicken egg... I don't think I'm exaggerating. It is 2 and 1/4" long and 1 and 1/4" wide, circumference of egg taken from width: 3 and 1/4". It's the biggest beardie egg I've seen and completely dwarfs anything that's hatching right now and anything else in the 2nd clutch. It definitely is fertile... think I could have twins? Or am I too hopeful? It's far enough along I don't want to risk candling it to see if I can see two of them in there, but I honestly expected this egg to hatch before anything in the first clutch.
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Twinner?
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You may have joined twins ...
Have you ever seen one that big? And... scary
I wouldn't begin to know how to take care of them.
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How is the Fatso coming? 
. So far these eggs seem to be doing well, what 13 of them are left.I need a better incubator. Any thoughts? This one goes based off of the ambient temperature, only raising it so much, and rarely keeps them at a steady temp, it always dips bad at night. This may not be the correct incubator for my clutches, and that may be why only 6 hatched out of the last batch. I noticed that the temps are always about ten degrees off from what the thermostat on it says as well. I have the exo terra mini refrigerator lookin thing. It also sucks at keeping the humidity.
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Nope, have no idea, have never bred so am not experienced with them at all. If I ever accidentally have fertile eggs, I've toyed with the Idea of Mickey Mousing one together as an experiment.
Mickey Mousing? Not sure what you mean by that. I'm too much a softy. If they have a chance I want them to live. I am probably one of the worst people to have a pet accidentally have babies... luckily I don't have bunnies. I can't stand even causing harm to the eggs by neglect. I was so upset with every egg I lost! They could have went to a good home, but my equipment was faulty and I didn't even realize how faulty til I got my temp gun.
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There is a way to make one out of regular cooler or a styrofoam one, a submersible aquarium heater, a grill or platform to place the eggs on, etc. Once set up, if it isn't frequently opened would keep consistent heat & humidity. Wouldn't be any good for multiple clutches though. Like I said I don't have any experience with them so don't know how well it would work. If I got fertile eggs I would more than likely just freeze them.
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Checking temps in this situation with a temp gun wouldn't be very reliable. The second you open the door, the majority of the hot air escapes affecting all the temps inside.
I appreciate your help, I've heard of that method but didn't think it would be real convenient... in my situation. Small space to work from unless I start going after kid spaces... which is why elianna can keep a beardie when I couldn't. It would take up too much room for multiple clutches. I understand why most would freeze them... I just couldn't. I also kept ones I knew were bad just in case they might hatch until I had to make room for Cleo's clutch. There would also be hot spots with the aquarium heater. I think I might be griping more than it's worth, I just want the little guys to have their best shot.
That's why you check the temp of the substrate, where the heat wouldn't immediately escape.
Edit: I would imagine, anyway. That's what the temp gun said to do when you check incubation temps.
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Just a comment about the hot spots, I wouldn't think there would be, because the water would distribute it evenly across the whole bottom. I wasn't suggesting you doing it, I just said that I have toyed with the Idea. Not likely ever to become a reality .
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oh my goodness even the thought of having twins or a 2 headed beardie wud be NUTS!!!! that wud be soooo neat!!!!! sorry 2 hear the incubator is being a pain, wish i had some useful knowledge 4 u on this subject, but i only have 1 beardie in my family, 4 now!
It would be difficult for it to eat, among other things.
Here I thought I had bought the more expensive and reliable incubator. Wrong!
