hemiscolopendra marginata babies!?!

SonsofArachne

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So I was checking my enclosures and noticed something small moving in my hemiscolopendra marginata KK - it was a baby. followed by at least nine more. She must have been pregnant when I bought her, obviously. I know nothing about the breeding habits in this species, and google didn't turn up much. Are they communal, or will I need to separate? Are they matricidal or is the female still in there (I wouldn't know because I almost never see her).They are about 3/4 inch long and may be grazing on the springtails in the enclosure (or eating mom's leftovers)
Any info anyone has would be appreciated, thanks.
 

RTTB

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Not communal. Separate them. Pinhead crickets work fine and they will munch on pre killed 1 week olds. I’m sure Springtails would work but I don’t use them as feeders so idk. Moisture very important as they can dessicate quickly. Have some myself I am raising at the moment.
 

SonsofArachne

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Not communal. Separate them. Pinhead crickets work fine and they will munch on pre killed 1 week olds. I’m sure Springtails would work but I don’t use them as feeders so idk. Moisture very important as they can dessicate quickly. Have some myself I am raising at the moment.
Thanks for the info. I sure it will be fun getting the little boogers out of there:rolleyes:
 
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