breeding question

[lee smith]

hi

i was just wondering how long should i wait before advertising a T for breeding after its maturing moult??

im asking as my H.lividum (thailand) seems to have matured yesterday with his moult and im not sure what im supposed to do next (eg.. how long to leave him in peace before trying to get him out of his burrow ready for sending off)

any advise will be greatly appreiceated

thanks

lee smith

[Richard Goram]

He will be ready after he's made his sperm web, but not sure if you'll be able to see if he has or not if he's down his burrow, although if he comes out and starts wondering around his tank he probably has.

[mike halewood]

When my A. geniculata molted into a mature male I waited to send him till after he'd made his first sperm web. I was actually lucky enogh to see the whole process and get a few pics.

[lee smith]

thanks, will keep an eye on him to see what he does. iv put a cricket in with him to see if he will eat it too.