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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. 1 week after the last molt
Female ca. 4 weeks after the last molt
Copulation Period 5- 7 hours
Ooths First building ca. 1 week after copulation
Period 7- 14 days
Number 5- 8 (sometimes more, than smaller)
Size 4cm- 5cm
Shape longish
Color brown- black
Incubation Temperature 28°C- 35°C
Humidity 50%- 70% (spray every 2nd day)
Period 4mm
Hatching Number 20- 80
Size 4mm
Look black, glossy, white anntenna- nibs, ant- mimicry
Breeding Temperature 28°C- 32°C
Humidity 60%- 70%
Hint After jumping on the female, the male sits several hours on her without copulation.
It is recommended to bring the female to the males terrarium, because otherwise it is too stressy for the male.
Feed the nymphs 1- 2 days after they hatched.

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