{"product_id":"sim-xl-egg-hatching-container","title":"SIM XL Egg Hatching Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SIM XL is the larger SIM Egg Hatching Container, a patented egg-hatching tool used by zoos and hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 14 inches long × 9 inches wide × 6 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 10 adjustable rails to arrange egg rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used for eggs from ball pythons, chondro pythons (green tree pythons), large colubrids, tortoises, and large lizards, including monitors, iguanas, and tegus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom professional zoo settings to hobbyist collections, SIM Containers bring an established, proven design to egg hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SIM is easy to set up! The S.I.M. stands for Suspension Incubation Method relating to how the eggs are incubated on a grid, off the substrate. This prohibits direct contact with a wet substrate and allows approximately 100% gas exchange between the container environment and the egg membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggs 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. Clutches incubated in this container have all hatched earlier than when buried in Perlite at same temperature. All neonates hatched fully developed without egg yolks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triangular bars that you see on top of the grid are the eggs stabilizer bars. The function of these bars is to keep eggs from rolling or being uprooted by clutch mates and they are fully adjustable to fit just about any egg size. The S.I.M. incubation containers are clear so the eggs can be visually monitored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grid is designed to keep hatchlings from entering the substrate chamber. For keepers who incubate over water, this feature ensures hatchlings are safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid is soft TPU that fits the container base without being difficult to remove and upset the contents. We suggest venting the lid by adding a few small holes to avoid an air tight closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor both SIM Container sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd ½ inch of water to the base of the SIM tub. Do not exceed the fill line. For best results, leave an air gap between the water and the underside of the grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the rail spacing to keep the eggs from rolling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the top of each egg with a pencil line so you can identify its original top if it accidentally rolls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the eggs in rows between the rails. The eggs can touch one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the lid on the SIM Container and place it in an appropriately sized incubator. Some reptile species’ eggs can hatch without an incubator. Research your species’ egg incubation temperature requirements to provide suitable conditions for hatching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"SIM Container","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50693773820066,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1569\/8594\/files\/0369B0EE-160E-4CFD-9E4D-AF87BF0B0A55.png?v=1792613689","url":"https:\/\/simreptilesupply.com\/products\/sim-xl-egg-hatching-container","provider":"SIM Reptile Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}