Things You'll Need
- Heat lamp
- Styrofoam cooler
- Vermiculite
Instructions
Mix vermiculite with water at a ratio of 1:1. Vermiculite is a common medium used in planting, which can be purchased at any nursery.
Cover the bottom of the Styrofoam cooler with the mixture from Step 1.
Place the turtle eggs inside the cooler, on top of the vermiculite. Cover the eggs with an additional layer of vermiculite.
Cut a hole in the lid of the Styrofoam cooler and place it on top.
Adjust the heat lamp so it reaches through the hole in the top o the cooler, and the temperature is between 80 and 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Check back about every 48 hours to identify cracks or signs of hatching. Incubation periods vary depending on temperature and species.