Pandinus imperator

[_bob_]

She has just started to give birth! I am so excited about this. I'm not sure how many have popped out yet but I will post again later.

How many do they usually have a day? 10?

 

[_bob_]

so far one is out and is climbing on her back right now. there is another one underneath her (looks like its in some kind of sack) on its back.

I haven't ever seen this before so i wasn't sure how they came out... this is amazing

 

[slimtim454]

take pictures

 

[_bob_]

i will... i need to get my camera from my ex

here she is about a week or so ago... really fat!

 

[_bob_]

these pictures are kinda crappy but this is the best i can do cause its really humid in the tank

i love the ones where you can see her stretch marks... so far 4 have came out

 

[slimtim454]

awwwwwwwww

 

[H. cyaneus]

Congrats man. Now you probably stop bugging her before she eats em.

Mike

 

[_bob_]

i am leaving her alone... i gave her a little bit of heat with a lamp and she is relaxed right now.
all of the pictures where taken outside of the cage so i didn't bother her... thats the last thing i want her to do is eat her babies...

 

[Staley]

aww

I am Sooo Jealous.

 

[Bayushi]

Good luck with the brood. I'm currently waiting on my 3 P imps to pop soon as well.

 

[Dorcus]

Congrats and good luck!

 

[Mr. Mordax]

Break out a few cigars, Bob! Those are some great pictures. I'm SO jealous, too! Eagerly waiting my own girl to pop, but I've still got a while to wait I think.

 

[_bob_]

there are 7 so far!

 

[Brian S]

Congratz!! Now your next task is to read this so you will know how to care for the young
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=69385

 

[_bob_]

ah yeah i read through that the other day. i will read through it again right now too thanks

 

[_bob_]

there is one thing i am concerned with though. on sunday i will be leaving for new york for about 5 days. im worried about her eating the young though... what could i do to prevent this from happening?

after reading the following it seems i will be gone when they molt into 2I.

it can take a couple days for her to finish up birthing. the babies will be at first instar at birth and will moult into 2I around a week later, depending on conditions. not sure how long from 2I to 3I though.

 

[Bayushi]

just make sure the tank is humid and warm. that's about all you can do

 

[Brian S]

there is one thing i am concerned with though. on sunday i will be leaving for new york for about 5 days. im worried about her eating the young though... what could i do to prevent this from happening?

after reading the following it seems i will be gone when they molt into 2I.

They will often stay on the mother's back for a week after molting so as long as they are in a dark location everything should be fine while you are gone.

 

[_bob_]

alright whew...

she has had 8... it seems like she is done giving birth