Androctonus Australis paired

[arachno life]

After the male being denied 2 times prior to this pairing she finally gave in and they paired. My question is should I try to pair them again to reassure she is impregnated? Also when would she start showing signs she is Gravid.

 

[Arthroverts]

I hear that breeders will often pair them twice to ensure the impregnation of the female, although its mostly just as a safe-guard.

@ArachnoDrew, @woodie, @ButhidaeBomb, and @Jason Brantley might be able to lend some more answers.

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[ArachnoDrew]

Yes I would pair them again in a week or 2. After feeding the female a few large feeders. She will swell up for the next year or so. Gestation is roughly 8 - 14 months

 

[pannaking22]

Good stuff, hope it works out for you in a year or so lol. Agreed with heavy feeding and a second pairing just to be safe.

 

[arachno life]

Thanks for the advice !

 

[Lubed Tweezer]

Yes I would pair them again in a week or 2. After feeding the female a few large feeders. She will swell up for the next year or so. Gestation is roughly 8 - 14 months

When you pair them up again, you may observe the female gently sweeping the male away using her tail and not showing any interest. Then you can be sure she is impregnated.

 

[arachno life]

Interesting, she did that the prior attempts but then she allowed him this time.

 

[Lubed Tweezer]

Ok! Nice to know. My female only did the tail sweeping at the 2nd attempt and didn't want anything to do with the male.
I guess it's a difference in character.