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Tarantula Megaphobema robustum

Common Names
Columbian giant red leg

Breeding Report details

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Initial Breeding Date
2015-09-26
Successful
No
Special Notes
Female's last molt was 6/16/2015
Males mature molt was 7/20/2015
Pairing
They were paired in a large common area 3 times, allowing 24 hours between attempts.
Observations
Several good hookups were observed and after the third pairing male was cohabitated overnight and was consumed.
Post Mating Care
No special post pairing care
Time & Care
Sac was dropped 12/15/2015, was pulled 1/13/2016
Final Details
Eggsac was about 2" diameter, covered in a rough brown fur but dry on the inside despite a wet environment deep at the bottom of the burrow.
Eggs were large and mostly opaque, look to be infertile
Unsucessful attempt, the pairing looked good but something obviously went wrong with fertilization.

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