H.Mac eggsac!

[PaMBiX]

well my first breeding project was a success! here is a picture (on my phone sorry about quality)

YAY!!!!!! I'll post a breeding report when/if the slings hatchout alright *knock on wood*

Special thanks to Joanie for sending me the MM! he got the job done!

 

[xhexdx]

well my first breeding project was a success! <snip> I'll post a breeding report when/if the slings hatchout alright *knock on wood*

Grats on the sack.

However, it's not a success until you get to 1st instar; there are plenty of things that could still go wrong.

I hope it works out for you.

 

[jbm150]

You going in there to get the sack? Or are you gonna let her keep it?

 

[PaMBiX]

Grats on the sack.

However, it's not a success until you get to 1st instar; there are plenty of things that could still go wrong.

I hope it works out for you.

yes yes i know, i knew it would get brought up that i wrote success! heh oh well (i DID write "when/if the slings hatchout") i'm just excited. thank you for the encouragement though. currently she has her cage facing backward (so i can see her easily) with a huge half log outside the cage to keep it dark for her still, taht way i can quietly check on her without having to turn the whole thing around and bother her. hopefully that helps the odds of her not eating it!

 

[xhexdx]

You don't still have that MM handy, do you?

 

[Teal]

Congrats on the sac! Good luck

 

[PaMBiX]

No sorry, after the fifth pairing she munched him. =( as far as pulling the sac, I was thinking about pulling at 14 days. Reason is the gallon jar has airholes that slings could easily escape. It's at 80 degrees in there so that shouldn't be a bad time to pull I don't think.

 

[xhexdx]

Check the breeding reports for an idea of how long others have left the sac with mom, how long till first instar, etc. That should help you to make a decision on when to pull.

 

[jbm150]

That outta be a fun adventure. She looks like a big, beautiful girl. Best of luck with the sac, hope your first breeding is successful

 

[Smitty78]

Check the breeding reports for an idea of how long others have left the sac with mom, how long till first instar, etc. That should help you to make a decision on when to pull.

I keep my room at 80 degrees also.

Sack laid on 11-20-09
Pulled sack on 12-21-09

5 bad eggs, and 238 1st instars. These are typically good moms, and will not eat the sack if you just leave her alone.