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Copulation-Readiness

Copulation-Readiness

The indication of the copulation readiness means the time from the last molt to the first copulation readiness. It's only a notion and depends on the aviable food and keeping conditions.

Male ca. 2 weeks after the last molt
Female ca. 3 weeks after the last molt
Copulation Period 6- 18 hours
Ooths First building ca. 4 weeks after the last molt
Period 2- 4 weeks
Number up to 8
Size 2cm- 4cm
Shape half- round
Color brown- darkbrown
Incubation Temperature ca. 25°C- 30°C
Humidity 50%- 60% (spray every 3rd day)
Period 4-6 weeks
Hatching Number up to 250, averaged 200
Size 6mm
Look red brown, like bigger nymphs
Breeding Temperature 25°C- 30°C
Humidity 50%- 70% (spray every 2nd day)

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