I bought a P. metallica nymph from Lee at the BTS show a few years back. I have nurtured this little mite through the years and have been stunned by the beauty of this species. I have just discovered why it's not been eating for the last couple of months though, it's moulted into a mature male.
I don't want to get rid of him as he's gorgeous and he's part of the 'crew' now. Wondering whether it's worth offering him out on 50/50.
Is it worth the risk? How likely am I to get him back, I know there are obvious risks, and how successful are breedings with this species? Am I likely to get a return or is it just safer to hang on to him and just save up for another juv in the hope I can get my hands on a longer-lived female?
I'm sad because I know MMs don't last that long...
Jo
I don't want to get rid of him as he's gorgeous and he's part of the 'crew' now. Wondering whether it's worth offering him out on 50/50.
Is it worth the risk? How likely am I to get him back, I know there are obvious risks, and how successful are breedings with this species? Am I likely to get a return or is it just safer to hang on to him and just save up for another juv in the hope I can get my hands on a longer-lived female?
I'm sad because I know MMs don't last that long...
Jo
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