Wattage
55 W
Thermostat
Pulse-proportional digital thermostat
Zoo Med Reptibator Egg Incubator 55w
One incubator, one steady setting, clutch after clutch through the season. The Zoo Med ReptiBator 55W is a digital reptile egg incubator built around a 55-watt heating element, a pulse-proportional thermostat and a live humidity readout, designed to hold a set temperature and humidity for as long as a clutch takes to hatch.
Key features
- 55 W pulse-proportional heating — power is delivered in small pulses rather than a full on/off switch, keeping temperature swings smaller than a basic thermostat.
- 15°C to 40°C (59°F to 104°F) range — one incubator covers the range published for most commonly bred reptile species.
- Live 10–95% humidity display — track relative humidity on the same screen as temperature, without a separate hygrometer.
- Programmable alarm — flags a drift outside your set range before it affects the clutch.
- Settings retained through a power cut — built-in memory means you don't reprogram the unit after an outage.
- Clear lid — inspect eggs visually without opening the unit and losing heat or humidity.
Specifications
| Heating element | 55 W |
|---|---|
| External dimensions | 45.7 x 45.7 x 24.1 cm (18 x 18 x 9.5 in) |
| Temperature range | 15°C to 40°C (59°F to 104°F) |
| Humidity display range | 10% to 95% RH |
| Thermostat type | Pulse-proportional digital thermostat |
Running more than one clutch
Multiple water reservoirs are moulded into the base with a sponge insert, giving flow-through ventilation across the whole chamber rather than a single wet spot — the aim is even conditions across the incubator, which matters when several egg containers share the space at once.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for incubating reptile eggs from species that hatch within the unit's 15°C–40°C range, and for breeders running successive or overlapping clutches through a season. Not a hatchling enclosure — plan a separate, appropriately set-up enclosure for hatchlings before eggs are due. Not intended as a general terrarium or room heater.
Setup and use
Power on and let the ReptiBator stabilise at your target temperature and humidity for several hours before placing eggs, then check the display rather than opening the lid to monitor conditions day to day. Species-specific incubation temperature and humidity aren't printed on the unit — confirm the figures for your species before you start.
Care and maintenance
Refill the water reservoirs as they draw down, and clean them between clutches to prevent mineral scale and mould carrying over to the next batch of eggs. Site the unit away from draughts, air conditioning outlets and direct sun, all of which make the thermostat work harder to hold its set point.
Not included
Egg containers, incubation medium and a backup thermometer/hygrometer are not included.
Goes well with
A separate digital thermometer/hygrometer to cross-check the built-in display, and incubation containers sized to your clutch.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by Zoo Med's manufacturer warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Common questions
Can I incubate more than one clutch at a time?
Yes, provided every clutch in the chamber shares the same temperature and humidity requirement — the ReptiBator runs one set point for the whole chamber, not zoned settings per container.
How loud is it running?
Zoo Med doesn't publish a noise figure for the ReptiBator; as a fan-free, thermostatically controlled heating element it runs quietly enough for a spare room or reptile room, without the airflow noise of a fan-forced unit.
Does the alarm mean the eggs are at risk?
The alarm triggers when the chamber drifts outside your programmed range, which is a prompt to check the unit rather than confirmation the eggs are damaged — most reptile eggs tolerate short, small temperature excursions.
What happens to my settings if the power drops out?
Built-in memory retains your temperature and alarm settings, so the ReptiBator resumes on the same programme once power is restored.




