Hi Tom, Yeah, my big banded male did mate with one of his Hispidus females, but she never layed eggs, probably too young even though she seemed large enough. Next year both of his Hispidus females should be ready to lay and his new male Hispidus should be ready. If not we will put the banded male in the cage to stimulate him. Then I plan to place my large banded female in with the Hispidus male to see if he will mate, would be cool to produce some hybrids.....jim