Bonnetina minax pairing information needed

[mschemmy]

I am planning to pair my Bonnetina minax but would like to get some background information if possible. Has anyone had any lucky successfully pairing Bonnetina minax and could share your experience? Did you need to do anything special with temperature or humidity? How large of an egg sac can I expect? There is nothing in the breed reports or online that I can find so any info that can help is greatly appreciated!

 

[A guy]

Bonnetina minax or even the genus Bonnetina for the matter hasn't been worked on a lot so it's going to be hard to find information about breeding them.

Instead of looking for breeding reports, try reading papers on them and look into their behavior, locality, seasonal changes, etc.

 

[TheraMygale]

Bonnetina minax or even the genus Bonnetina for the matter hasn't been worked on a lot so it's going to be hard to find information about breeding them.

Instead of looking for breeding reports, try reading papers on them and look into their behavior, locality, seasonal changes, etc.

I was going to say: seasonal changes. That has been a key cue for success in many breedings that werent working out.

I am not breeding anything yet, but reading many papers and breed reports. Watching videos and trying to learn.

The one thing that comes up a lot, is season changes. Its like a secret sauce. And yet. Its so obvious.

Of course thats for the breeding itself. Then youll need to find out if people are pulling sacs or not. I am sure with a bit of digging, you might find something.

Of course, if its still not a species that is commonly bred, and still “new in the hobby”, information might be top secret.

If i come across anything, i will share.

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Bonnetina-species-habitats-Part-1-A-Tropical-semi-deciduous-forest-at-B-cyaneifemur_fig8_317133378

Rain and temperature change is what i have noticed the more, in terms of things that light up the hot bulb in nature, when it comes to tarantula. It means abundance and food, especialy after periods of drought.

It makes sense.

Extra reading material:

Here's the paper for the 2017 revision of Bonnetina that will tell you everything you'll ever want to know about the genus, including B. minax.

Reconciling morphological and molecular systematics in tarantulas (Araneae: Theraphosidae): revision of the Mexican endemic genus Bonnetina

Abstract. Systematics has been formally implemented for about 250 years. In the last decades it has suffered great intellectual change, with the embrace of

academic.oup.com

I created an account, just to be able to read it. Its very easy and doesnt require you to have a diploma.

Very interesting: https://www.researchgate.net/figure...ccurrence-of-males-by-species_fig11_317133378

Not a minax, but relevant:

 

[Brewser]

Bonnetina minax alias Mexican Copperhead 'Seems' to be a rarity in the hobby.
A worthy endeavor on your part.
Best Regards and Keep up the good work. ( And Research )

 

[mschemmy]

I was going to say: seasonal changes. That has been a key cue for success in many breedings that werent working out.

I am not breeding anything yet, but reading many papers and breed reports. Watching videos and trying to learn.

The one thing that comes up a lot, is season changes. Its like a secret sauce. And yet. Its so obvious.

Of course thats for the breeding itself. Then youll need to find out if people are pulling sacs or not. I am sure with a bit of digging, you might find something.

Of course, if its still not a species that is commonly bred, and still “new in the hobby”, information might be top secret.

If i come across anything, i will share.

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Bonnetina-species-habitats-Part-1-A-Tropical-semi-deciduous-forest-at-B-cyaneifemur_fig8_317133378

Rain and temperature change is what i have noticed the more, in terms of things that light up the hot bulb in nature, when it comes to tarantula. It means abundance and food, especialy after periods of drought.

It makes sense.

Extra reading material:



I created an account, just to be able to read it. Its very easy and doesnt require you to have a diploma.

Very interesting: https://www.researchgate.net/figure...ccurrence-of-males-by-species_fig11_317133378

Not a minax, but relevant:

Thanks for all the info! Much appreciated!