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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 3- 4 hours
Ooths First building 3- 7 weeks after the last molt
Period 1- 2 weeks
Place on branches, twigs
Number 10- 15
Size 3cm- 5cm, up to 8cm
Shape longish, like a twig, with an "antenna"
Color after building green, darkens into brown within 1- 2 weeks
Incubation Temperature ca. 25°C
Humidity 60%- 80% (spray every 2nd day)
Period ca. 4weeks
Hatching Number up to 50, averaged 10- 40
Size 6mm- 7mm
Look black, ant- mimicry
Breeding Temperature 25°C- 30°C
Humidity 50%- 70% (spray every 2nd day)
Hint Nymphs should not be kept too wet.
Often, the males sit several hours/ days on the female before copulation. Thus the mating can take several days.
Nymphs should be fed shortly after their hatching.

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