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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 about 7 days after the last molting
Female about 10 days after the last molting
Copulation Period about 3 hours
Ooths First building about 10 days after the copulation
Period 5 to 10 days
Place twigs and bark
Number up to 15
Size 1cm to 1,5cm
Shape boix-shaped, longish
Color yellow tho light brown
Incubation Temperature 25°C - 30°C
Humidity spray them every 2 days (60% - 80%)
Period about 3 weeks
Substrate coconut-hummus
Hatching Number up to 36, averaged about 26
Size about 5mm
Look black, like bigger nymphs
Breeding Temperature 25°C to 30°C
Humidity 60% to 80% (a good ventilation is needed)
Substrate coconut-hummus
Hint A good ventilation is needed!
The mature expands 1 or 2 days, because the males keep sitting on the females. While this time, several copulations can be observed.

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