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What a lovely relationship you two have! Sounds like you care a lot for Benjamin. There is nothing in your post to worry about. Thanks for sharing! It is technically possible for you to develop allergies. Hopefully that doesn't happen.

Incubation time noted here at 1-2 months. Either she hadn't met a male yet or possibly humidity isn't high enough. https://www.invertebratedude.com/p/pseudophyllodrominae-spp-little.html?m=1

He is probably elderly and most definitely will appreciate your affection!

And yes individually they do not eat much. When you have a few hundred and they swarm food it is a different experience.

At most I change out apple pieces and fish food once a week. I just leave it in and replace it. If you aren't leaving food in with them at all times I am not sure with what frequency to feed. The long term hobbyists I know leave food in all the time and change it out.

My bug room dips to 69 in the winter as the room heater cycles. Most species will simply slow down for a bit without long term effects. A few species really need higher temperature but regular portentosa are pretty hardy. They probably would appreciate the extra heat and some food and water...

Welcome!

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Should be fine meaning they probably won't hurt each other. Expect to see some dominance behavior. Multiple feeding areas and multiple hides will help. Sounds like it could be a fun display!

If you haven't seen these already, the following sites offer info on lots of different species https://www.invertebratedude.com/?m=1 https://www.roachcrossing.com/

Oak leaves will work and there is no guessing if it is a poisonous eucalyptus or not. I've heard breeders of both opinions as to what produce to feed or avoid. One breeder recommends avoiding extra protein while others feed extra protein without issue. I've watched as both sides have had...

All I know is that I haven't heard of anyone facing real consequences but I have heard of someone having received written warnings from a county level ag department.

https://www.invertebratedude.com/p/for-sale.html?m=1 He should have pictures if they are available

Ive seen wing flicking with several of the large species. When I've seen it in the past it appeared to be a dance or communication of some sort with others. Chewed up wings is very common. 5 gallons is on the small side for E. distanti long term, meaning you will have to deal with crowding and...

Congratulations!!