The higher the temperature in the incubator the sooner the eggs will hatch but remember, the higher the temperature in the incubator the more males you will produce. The hatchlings will not feed until they have had their first shed, which usually takes about five days after hatching. In males just above the cloacal opening you will find an angular row of nine to fourteen pre-anal pores. These pores are prominent in the males and are lacking in the females. As the males grow you will notice they have a widened tailbase in which the hemipenes are housed.
Males also tend to have a larger or wider head and tend to be larger than the females.
If you do not feel comfortable in sexing your hatchlings it is best to have an experienced person do this for you. A substrate which I like to use is Canadian sphagnum peat moss. Peat moss makes a good substrate because it is a natural substance which is totally digestible, maintains moisture and naturally absorbs odor. Mix the peat moss with water and rub the two between your hands until the moisture is absorbed by the peat moss. Firmly pack the peat moss in the bottom of the cage and let it dry in the sun or under a heat lamp for a couple of hours until all moisture has evaporated.