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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. 3- 5 weeks after the last molt
Female ca. 4- 6 weeks after the last molt
Copulation Period 9- 23 hours
Ooths First building 4-6 weeks after the last molt
Period ca. 4 weeks
Number 3- 4
Size ca. 5cm
Shape cylindrical with a semicircular cap
Color darkgreen
Incubation Temperature 30°C
Humidity 70%- 80% (spray daily)
Period 6- 8 weeks
Substrate wet cocos- moult
Hatching Number up to 215
Size 11mm
Look like bigger nymphs
Breeding Temperature 25°C- 35°C
Humidity 60%- 70% (spray daily)
Hint Stagnant moisture like supply air should be avoided.

The females can be stimulated to build an ooth by rasing the temperature and the humidity.

The incubation of the ooth needs a high box, with a minimum size of 20cm x 20cm x 20cm, because many nymphs will hatch, which "rope down" the ooth from a 5cm- 10cm long rope.

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