Breeding Question

[Qua2g]

I have a R.Junceus 6i Female It doesnt have a telson because of a bad molt she had when she molted to 5i. Is she still breedable?

 

[Selket]

I would think that she should be able to, it does not have a vital mating function.

 

[Qua2g]

I really hope that is the case. Anyone knows here how many slings
can a junceus produce?

 

[Sarcastro]

as long as shes healthy I don't see why she can't be mated..a normal brood size is usually around 20-40 depending on age and other factors. I've heard of larger broods, but not that often.

 

[Qua2g]

and last question how long is the gestation period?
really appreciate your replies guys

 

[AzJohn]

From one female kept at 75-80 degrees
brood one 7 babies born Nov 5
brood two 35 babies born Jan 28

The first brood does take a bit longer and was much smaller I believe this may be common for this species.


John

 

[Michiel]

I really hope that is the case. Anyone knows here how many slings
can a junceus produce?

If you are shure it is in instar 6, she is subadult and needs to molt one more time as in this species, the females become adult at instar 7, and the males in instar 6 or 7.
The size of the brood depends on the age of the females, the first clutches are smaller most of the times, just like the broods that are born when the females near the end of their life span.
Average brood size is roughly 20-40. I have had a brood of 37 young the last time my female gave birth.