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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. 2 weeks after the last molt
Copulation Period ca. 6- 7 hours
Ooths First building 4 days to 1 week after copulation
Period 7- 10 days
Place barksticks, branches
Number 6- 7
Size ca. 6cm
Shape long, like a stick
Color yellow, changes into brown within 1- 2 weeks
Incubation Temperature 24°C- 28°C
Humidity 40%- 60% (spray them every 2- 3 days)
Period 4- 7 weeks
Hatching Number up to 100, averaged 40
Size 3mm
Look redbrown, wet- looking, ant- mimicry
Breeding Temperature 25°C- 30°C
Humidity 60%- 80%, not too wet
Hint keep looking for a good ventilation,
feed them directly after hatching

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