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Copulation-Readiness

Copulation-Readiness

The indication of the copulation readiness means the time from the last molt to the first copulation readiness. It's only a notion and depends on the aviable food and keeping conditions.

Male ca. 2 weeks after the last molt
Female ca. 3 weeks after the last molt
Copulation Period 6- 18 hours
Ooths First building 5 weeks after the last molt
Period 2- 4 weeks
Number ca. 5- 8
Size 1,5cm- 2cm
Shape half- round, strong structure
Color brown- darkbrown
Incubation Temperature ca. 25°C- 30°C
Humidity 50%- 60% (spray every 3rd day)
Period 5- 8 months (not weeks!)
Hatching Number up to 120, averaged 100
Size ca. 7mm
Look black with bright stripes, like bigger nymphs
Breeding Temperature 25°C- 30°C
Humidity 50%- 70% (spray every 2nd day)
Hint very long incubation- period

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