Vivarium Electronics 450L Reptile Egg Incubator with UVC Sterilization
The new Vivarium Electronics incubator line brings commercial grade build quality to the breeding room, and the all-new UVC sterilization system is something you will not find anywhere else in this class. These cabinets may look similar to other models on the market, but they are not. Removing the cooling function is what allows the use of a true proportional thermostat, and that is what holds temperatures tight instead of drifting 3°F or more the way other units do. The VE450L is built for high-volume production breeders who need every clutch in the room held to the same standard.
All-New UVC Sterilization
The integrated UVC unit helps eliminate transmission of mold and mildew spores inside the cabinet and helps control flying gnats and other pests that find their way into your incubator. The duty cycle is adjustable, so you can dial in the level of sterilization your room conditions call for. The UVC unit sits concealed behind the back wall for safety and is fully user replaceable, lasting for years of use at recommended settings.
Key Features
💡 UVC Sterilization - Adjustable duty cycle, concealed behind the back wall, user replaceable
🌡️ Proportional Digital Thermostat - High grade control with 0.1°F resolution and a 41°F to 104°F range, no 3°F swings
🔥 Robust Heating Element - 240 watts, designed for years of trouble-free use
🌬️ Circulation Fans - Keep temps consistent from the top shelf to the bottom shelf
🔔 Temperature Alarm - A buzzer sounds and power to the heat element is cut if the cabinet drifts more than 9°F / 5°C from your set point
🔌 Power Off Memory - Every setting is retained through a power failure or unplug, then restored automatically when power returns
🔇 Quiet and Energy Efficient - Virtually no noise or vibration, drawing only the minimum energy needed to hold temperature
🧰 Commercial Grade Insulated Cabinet - Top quality construction built for continuous operation
🚪 Reversible Double Pane Glass Door - Great visibility into the cabinet, and the door hinges from either side
📊 Real-Time Temperature Monitoring - Know exactly what the cabinet is doing at a glance
🗄️ Eight Removable Easy-Glide Shelves - Reconfigure the interior around your egg boxes, and pull them for easy cleaning
📏 Height Adjustable Feet - Level the unit on any breeding room floor
🔑 Temp Setting Lock - Prevents accidental changes to your target temperature
Capacity and Configuration
The VE450L is optimized for high-volume Ball Python production and accommodates up to 35 standard clutches with all shelves installed. Removable easy-glide shelving lets professional breeders configure the interior around clutch size, egg box style, and workflow preferences. By pulling select shelves, the cabinet can be set up for single shoe box Ball Python clutches with a maximum capacity of up to 40 clutches depending on arrangement. Circulation fans keep conditions consistent from the top of the cabinet to the bottom. Capacity will vary based on egg box size and arrangement.
Specifications
Net volume: 450 Liters
Outside dimensions: approximately 24" wide x 27" deep x 70.25" tall
Inside usable space: 20.5" wide x 21.5" deep x 63.5" tall
Heat element power: 240 watts
Temperature range: 41°F to 104°F
Thermostat resolution: 0.1°F
Temperature alarm: Buzzer and heat element cutoff at +/- 9°F / 5°C
Shelves: eight (8) removable easy-glide
Warranty: Limited one (1) year, see instruction manual for details
Best For
Breeders running 35 to 40 clutches or anyone who is tired of splitting a clutch load across multiple units. If you are managing 35 clutches at once and need every one of them held to the same standard, this is the size that does it in a single footprint.
Important Note on Cooling
This incubator heats only. It does not cool, and it cannot hold a temperature below your ambient room temperature. That is by design: removing the cooling function is exactly what allows the use of a proportional thermostat and the very tight temperature control that comes with it. Plan on a room temperature approximately 10°F or more below your desired incubation temp. That gap is what allows the thermostat and heat element to work together and hold a steady temperature inside the cabinet.
Why Keepers Love It
Incubation is the one part of the season where there is no do-over. The VE450L removes the guesswork with proportional temperature control down to a tenth of a degree, active air circulation so the top shelf reads the same as the bottom, and UVC sterilization that keeps mold and gnats from turning a good clutch into a bad one. It runs with virtually no noise or vibration and draws only the energy it needs to hold temperature. Add a temperature alarm that cuts the heat element if anything drifts, power off memory so an outage does not scramble your settings, and a temp setting lock, and you have a production unit you can walk away from and trust.
Shipping
📦 FREE SHIPPING in the continental USA. Due to its size, this incubator ships motor freight and will be delivered to your curb. NO inside delivery is provided.
Please inspect your delivery immediately upon arrival. If any visible outer box or product damage is present, do not accept the shipment or clearly note the damage with the driver on the bill of lading before signing. Failure to do so may limit any damage claims.
Due to shipping considerations, we cannot accept returns on incubators. Please be sure to order the correct size.
