How do you know when a sub-adult female becomes an adult an can be mated.

[Ways of the Web]

I have a curly hair T(T albopilosom) that is a female, I would like to breed. But I dont know how to tell if she is ready for that. I have not found very good information on the subject. Please give advise. Sorry if this post was already been done by someone else.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

The term "subadult" is generally reserved for males that are approaching adult size but have not yet had their maturing moult.

Females generally mature at around 2/3 - 3/4 of max size but you should wait for a moult and check the exuvia to see if the spermathecae are sclerotised to confirm.

 

[Ways of the Web]

Thank you,for the great information.

 

[cold blood]

you can tell is a female is mature by looking at a molt and examining its spermatheca.....when mature, they will be sclerotized (darkened).

 

[Ways of the Web]

right on thank you, cold blood

 

[Lurtz]

I usually just go with color. Adults have a very distinctive pattern depending on the species

 

[Ways of the Web]

right on Lurtz, thank you