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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. 1 week after the last molt
Copulation Period ca. 24 hours
Eggs First building 2- 7 days after copulation
Period 1- 2 days/ day
Size ca. 3mm
Shape oval
Color brown and black brindled
Incubation Temperature 18°C- 22°C
Humidity 70%- 90%
Period ca. 4 months
Substrate earth-sand-mixture, cocos- humus, keep dampish
Hatching
Size ca. 1cm
Look orange strped, like adult females
Breeding Temperature 15°C- 22°C
Humidity 70%- 90% (spray every evening)
Substrate cocos- humus
Hint Directly after hatching, the nymphs can secret their defending- fluid.

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