DynastesDee Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hi everyone, it's been about a week since my Dynastes tityus pair has gone out of diapause. Right now they’re quite active and feeding on beetle jelly, but not mating. Is it possible I have to wait longer for them to pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Yes. Just because they are eating does not mean they are mature yet. I would wait a few more weeks before they start mating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Over the years, I believe I've definitely had some reproductive issues caused by having female tityus mate a bit too prematurely. Even if they mate readily, it seems that if this happens too soon after becoming active, they do not produce fertile eggs. So, best to wait a few weeks after they have started feeding - a month, maybe. Of course, if you wait too long to mate them, they will loose reproductive viability. After becoming ready to mate, I'm not sure how long it takes for tityus females to become incapable of being fertilized - maybe 90 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted April 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Wow, I never knew that, I’ll wait two weeks to pair them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 TIP: Wait a few weeks longer. After that keep them in a smaller enclosure with sphagnum moss and jellies to witness mating. Once you witness a few sessions, put the female in the egg laying container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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