I have written this to provide a starting point for anyone who is not well versed in the methods of egg incubation of colubrids, pythons, turtles and lizards. This is a general starting point and some species may be a bit more exact. Take notes whenever possible, this helps you identify mistakes and acts as a future point when dealing with the eggs of that species for yourself and others. I typically take the eggs away from maternally incubating snakes, this allows me a greater level of control over the eggs and the incubating environment. Kevin McCurley NERD Incubators - Provide a rigid temperature environment.
Most eggs have a fair degree of tolerance for temperature fluctuations for short periods.
Since the developing embryo is dependent upon its immediate ambient temps it is critical to keep temperatures stable to provide an ideal situation and avoid the chance of birth defect related to inappropriate incubating temps. Buying an incubator is the easiest and perhaps the best choice if you are breeding any egg laying species. This one incorporates a false wall, and a fan where air is passed over the heating element. The eggs are contained typically in a tupperware style vessel that has a few if not a single vent hole. This container is placed in the incubator.