Timing for mating my Deroplatys lobata

[Zoegp]

Hello,

I have three adult female Deroplatys lobata. They had their final molt about 3-4 weeks ago. If I buy some L3 nymphs now,  will my females still be alive and able to breed by the time the new nymphs mature (hopefully some will be male)?

Thank you!

 

[Synapze]

Assuming your females all survive long enough for the L3 males to mature (+ species specific waiting period), some males which have been pushed to the limit (by heat/feeding) become infertile. Perhaps it would be a good idea to try to locate an adult while you work on getting your L3s fired up. 

 

[minomantis]

I agree with @Synapze. It might be easier finding an adult male.

I will say if you're thinking about purchasing nymphs, just do it because the longer you wait, the older your females become. I have a female Hierodula become an adult in mid July and bought an L5 male on September 21st and pretty exactly 2 months later he is an adult. She is still kicking and pretty happy, but it was a risk and we'll see if I can mate them soon. 

I know this is an older post, but I am curious on an update.