P. Paradoxa currently mating

[matt020593]

I have a P. Paradoxa pair currently mating, I would like to know how long this species usually stays together for and how long they need to stay connected to produce fertile eggs? From experience preferably.

Matt

 

[hibiscusmile]

It shouldnt take them long, but we must remember that each pair is different. They will stay together as long as the male decides, it will be fertile.

 

[matt020593]

Thanks Becky, before I went to bed the were connected and they were connected when I checked on this morning then as soon as all the other lights came on they dissconnected, shall I just leave them 'til the male decides to jump off or seperate them myself?

 

[jameslongo]

I think he's been on there long enough. Overnight marathon's usually mean success. How's he going now?

 

[matt020593]

I'll check on them when I get back from school. Fingers crossed she hasnt eaten him lol.

 

[Rick]

If they are not connected you can pull him off.

 

[matt020593]

OK I think I will do that when I get home. I'll mate them again in a couple of weeks just to be sure.

Got to mate my H. Coronatus next .

 

[jameslongo]

I'll check on them when I get back from school.

What are you doing on Mantidforum during school hours! By golly, they should reintroduce the strap! :lol: Just messing with ya.

 

[matt020593]

What are you doing on Mantidforum during school hours! By golly, they should reintroduce the strap! :lol: Just messing with ya.

Haha well actually I was in IT which I have finished my work for the year in .

Anyway I seperated them when I got back, and both seemed fine.

How long before she will lay do you think?

 

[matt020593]

look what I came home to find waiting for me today...

It's not massive but it'll do . Let's hope its fertile.

 

[Katnapper]

Contrats, Matthew! She didn't waste any time, did she.

 

[matt020593]

No lol

 

[matt020593]

she layed me another about a week ago . Just posting here so i can remember the dates lol