Ross W Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hello all. I recently purchased a dozen Therea grandjeani and within a few days some of the adults started laying eggs. This past weekend I had an outbreak of grain mites and had to clean out the cage. I was able to remove over two dozen eggs, but am hesitant on putting them back in the cage until I know the grain mite problem is completely gone. I wanted to know how I should keep the eggs in a separate container. Do they need to be kept in a moist and humid enclosure, or will that promote mold/fungus to grow on them? Right now I have them in a small pint size container inside a small tank and I keep the substrate moist. Should I put the eggs directly on the substrate or is the way I have them safe? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Ross Wexler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 You can keep them in a small completely sealed deli cup filled with coconut fiber that you have squeezed all the water out of and let dry a bit for a night. Mist when it looks like it's REALLY starting to dry out; in the wild Therea live in areas where things can get pretty dry for part of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross W Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Awesome! Thanks a bunch Zephyr. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Awesome! Thanks a bunch Zephyr. Ross Mites are not a problem for the egg cases (ootheca). The eggs are sealed in the case and the mites cannot get through. Keep them fairly dry most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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