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Copulation-Readiness
Copulation-Readiness
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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.
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| Male |
ca. 1 week after the last molt |
| Female |
ca. 2 weeks after the last molt |
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| | Copulation | Period |
3- 4 hours |
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| | Ooths | First building |
3- 7 weeks after the last molt |
| Period |
1- 2 weeks |
| Place |
on branches, twigs |
| Number |
10- 15 |
| Size |
3cm- 5cm, up to 8cm |
| Shape |
longish, like a twig, with an "antenna" |
| Color |
after building green, darkens into brown within 1- 2 weeks |
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| | Incubation | Temperature |
ca. 25°C |
| Humidity |
60%- 80% (spray every 2nd day) |
| Period |
ca. 4weeks |
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| | Hatching | Number |
up to 50, averaged 10- 40 |
| Size |
6mm- 7mm |
| Look |
black, ant- mimicry |
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| | Breeding | Temperature |
25°C- 30°C |
| Humidity |
50%- 70% (spray every 2nd day) |
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| | Hint | Nymphs should not be kept too wet.
Often, the males sit several hours/ days on the female before copulation. Thus the mating can take several days.
Nymphs should be fed shortly after their hatching. |
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