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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 2- 3 days, eventually longer
Eggs First building 2- 4 weeks after the last molt
Period several eggs/ day
Size ca. 4mm
Shape oval
Color brown/ black brindled
Incubation Temperature 18°C- 25°C
Humidity 70%- 90%
Period 70% of the eggs: ca. 3- 4 months
20% of the eggs: ca. 4- 5 months
10% of the eggs: up to 1 year
Substrate earth, earth-sand-mixture, cocos- humus
Hatching
Size ca. 16mm
Look like bigger nymphs
Breeding Temperature 15°C- 25°C
Humidity 50%- 70% (spray every 2- 3 days)
Substrate cocos- humus
Hint Shortly after hatching, they secret defending fluid. The eyes turn yellow from L2.

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