What size is she? Should be about 5.5 inch at least before trying to pair this species. Ideally 6 inches tho. They also have a very long gestation period so when was last moult as tou coukd invest time and effort breeding onky for her to moult out before a sac. If male is frwsh and her last moult was 12 months plus, would be better getting her to moult first and just keep the male cool and in a small enclosure so he is not wasting energy. Couple of options there anyway and GL
What size is she? Should be about 5.5 inch at least before trying to pair this species. Ideally 6 inches tho. They also have a very long gestation period so when was last moult as tou coukd invest time and effort breeding onky for her to moult out before a sac. If male is frwsh and her last moult was 12 months plus, would be better getting her to moult first and just keep the male cool and in a small enclosure so he is not wasting energy. Couple of options there anyway and GL
She's 6" now. She just molted 16 days ago. I wanna give her another 2 weeks and a few more good meals. My male is over 6"... probably closer to 7", and isn't a fresh male. He still looks good though.
She's 6" now. She just molted 16 days ago. I wanna give her another 2 weeks and a few more good meals. My male is over 6"... probably closer to 7", and isn't a fresh male. He still looks good though.
Have you not got the moult just to make absolutely certain by checking the spermathecae? Should be dark for a mature female ready for breeding. Try earthworms and other high protein food to get her in best condition
Have you not got the moult just to make absolutely certain by checking the spermathecae? Should be dark for a mature female ready for breeding. Try earthworms and other high protein food to get her in best condition
Won't need a microscope at that size. Even if can't see with naked eye, zoom in with phone and will be easily identifiable
To add...the earthworms I use are called Giant Lob worms from bait shops. I don't trust digging up my own just in case they have been in contact with various nasties in the gardens they visit. So "farmed" earthworms where it is confirmed no pesticide/insecticides. Sorry I should have made that clear in last reply.
Won't need a microscope at that size. Even if can't see with naked eye, zoom in with phone and will be easily identifiable
To add...the earthworms I use are called Giant Lob worms from bait shops. I don't trust digging up my own just in case they have been in contact with various nasties in the gardens they visit. So "farmed" earthworms where it is confirmed no pesticide/insecticides. Sorry I should have made that clear in last reply.
Much appreciated information. I'm new to this hobby, was terrified of spiders 7 months ago. Now I have over 20 Ts and lots and lots of jumpers. (Acquired a gravid female) and her 1st sac is now I5
Much appreciated information. I'm new to this hobby, was terrified of spiders 7 months ago. Now I have over 20 Ts and lots and lots of jumpers. (Acquired a gravid female) and her 1st sac is now I5
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