PAIRING NOT GOING WELL

[jasperbagley]

Hey all,

i’ve had a male and femaleG Porteri for quite some time. I’ve tried pairing them on multiple occasions. Every time, the mail ends up running away. He has his TIbial hooks. Taps quite a bit in his enclosure. He just will not pair with her. Could it be that she’s too big? She is about 6 inches in length. She is very big. I don’t know what to do.

 

[jasperbagley]

First pic is my female whose about 10 now the second and third are The male

 

[Rs50matt]

I’d be reluctant to pair to if I was being pulled about like that. If he keeps running away then there isn’t much you can do. Has he created a sperm web? Or are you just throwing him in for the hell of it? (Btw I have very little experience when it comes to breeding)

 

[jasperbagley]

He made a sperm web. I was just trying to get a close up on the hooks. I assure you I don't handle my t's like that @Rs50matt

 

[Casey K.]

He made a sperm web. I was just trying to get a close up on the hooks. I assure you I don't handle my t's like that @Rs50matt

How long has it been since your female molted?

 

[jasperbagley]

How long has it been since your female molted?

Quite a few years lol. I've had her for about 12 years.

 

[Casey K.]

Quite a few years lol. I've had her for about 12 years.

Ahhh.....that could be it. Usually, it's best to molt this species within 6 months post molt. Not saying you won't produce a sac but perhaps the female is close to another molt.

 

[jasperbagley]

Ahhh.....that could be it. Usually, it's best to molt this species within 6 months post molt. Not saying you won't produce a sac but perhaps the female is close to another molt.

sounds good! I'll wait. Why would this cause the male to run away though? Like she drums and stuff but the male will always run away

 

[Casey K.]

sounds good! I'll wait. Why would this cause the male to run away though? Like she drums and stuff but the male will always run away

She could be luring him in for lunch and he just isn't dumb enough to fall for it, lol. Smart T. She may have absorbed her eggs, too.

 

[jasperbagley]

Ahh gotcha

 

[Arachnoclown]

Are you sure hes not a rosea?

 

[Arachnoclown]

Hes running away because she doesnt have the right pharmones....

 

[jasperbagley]

He made another sperm web!!!

 

[Rs50matt]

He made another sperm web!!!

All you need now is the right female