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widow eggcase incubation time

kevin Sep 16, 2003 08:20 PM

Hi,
i would like to know how long it taes a widows eggcase to hatch.
i keep them at 78 to 82 degees and i usually destroy them to prevent infestation before they can hatch.
but using a new technique i want to try to hatch them.
thanks
Kevin

Replies (2)

phwyvern Sep 19, 2003 07:01 PM

>>Hi,
>>i would like to know how long it taes a widows eggcase to hatch.
>>i keep them at 78 to 82 degees and i usually destroy them to prevent infestation before they can hatch.
>>but using a new technique i want to try to hatch them.
>>thanks
>>Kevin

I find they typically hatch within 2 weeks if they are fertile. Just be sure that you have the egg sac in a completely sealed container with no holes or gaps otherwise the tiny spiderlings will escape.
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Wyvern

combfoot Oct 10, 2003 10:22 PM

Mine take 3 weeks, give or take a day or 2. That is at 75-80f.

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