Signs an ooth is near hatching?

[Insect-lover]

IS there any signs that tells you if the ooth is near hatching?

Mine has been geting physicaly changed, but what should i look for?

 

[packer43064]

Good question.

 

[guapoalto049]

I find they get darker as the eggs inside mature. I've only hatched 8 species of ooth though so its not like I'm an expert on the subject.

 

[hibiscusmile]

I think the air just makes them darker, but really never could tell by looking.

 

[lancaster1313]

One day, when you check on the ooth for the 5th or 10th time, you will find nothing. :mellow: As soon as you almost forget to check it, there will be nymphs moving around in the container. :lol:

Btw, I have caught all my oothecae while they were still hatching. That would be about 11 oothecae.

 

[Rick]

No change. Ooths can get darker over time which is not a sign of hatching.

 

[Insect-lover]

No change. Ooths can get darker over time which is not a sign of hatching.

Hmm, must be from my eyes then, thanks.

 

[Insect-lover]

No change. Ooths can get darker over time which is not a sign of hatching.

Hmm, must be from my eyes then, thanks.

 

[kamakiri]

There are no signs unless you want to crack it open. I don't recommend it, but I've done it on occasion for ooths of questionable fertility and low 'value'.