how is my female?

[beeek0]

I was wondering if this is normal for a female after mating.. she has been this dark for about a week, right after she mated she changed from very orange to dark and hasn't changed since. She is eating normal, drinking well, and roaming around the cage pretty often. Let me know what you think.

thanks!


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[justjumpit621]

Yes those are gravid colors. Just make sure she has a nice spot to lay her eggs.

 

[beeek0]

I have a bin that has the dimensions of 12x9x12" High.. is this big enough? or should I get her something bigger?

 

[JonRich]

I have a bin that has the dimensions of 12x9x12" High.. is this big enough? or should I get her something bigger?

Thats fine..what substrate are you using in the bin?

 

[JonRich]

Also, are you taking any measures to lessen the size of the clutch?

 

[beeek0]

I am using soil and eco earth mixed.. and what measures should I go about helping to keep the clutch smaller?

 

[JonRich]

I am using soil and eco earth mixed.. and what measures should I go about helping to keep the clutch smaller?

lower basking temps and less food. Also more Calcium for her to help with egg production.

How much are you feeding her now, and how often?

 

[beeek0]

ill lower her temps right away.. and I feed her 5 days out of the week right now.

 

[justjumpit621]

ill lower her temps right away.. and I feed her 5 days out of the week right now.

How much? To lessen a clutch size 5-6 crickets would be enough, and temps down to 80