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JimmyVe: (14. Mär 2008 15:22)

So you have here for about 3 weeks now. hmm... She should be starting to lay eggs soon.

Gary D: (17. Mär 2008 21:22)

:D Good news - Spotted 2 eggs in there !

ducatiman: (17. Mär 2008 21:41)

it takes time but it will happen :)

JimmyVe: (18. Mär 2008 17:52)

Very nice to hear Gary D, keep us updated.

Gary D: (19. Mär 2008 22:38)

Wow - there are about 6-7 eggs now and instead of running up and down the tube when i inspect she sits protecting the eggs!

things are moving along. roughly how long before egg = worker??

JimmyVe: (20. Mär 2008 16:42)

Depending on temperature, is would say about 4-8 weeks.

Gary D: (31. Mär 2008 14:38)

Today I cant see the eggs anywhere in the tube.. Maybe they have been eaten :(

JimmyVe: (31. Mär 2008 15:52)

Sorry to hear that Gary, could be. I hope not.

Gary D: (2. Apr 2008 17:28)

I have spotted at least 4 of the eggs - they have been moved to the other end of the tube away from herself and the cotton wool :? Is this normal behaviour?

badman: (2. Apr 2008 19:58)

they may move to the other end if it is more suitable. basically they move the eggs to the best environment for the egg depending on variables (temperature, humidity), maybe the other end is warmer?


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