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cannibalism among P metallica's and why I recommend separation
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<blockquote data-quote="entomology" data-source="post: 23803" data-attributes="member: 517"><p>Why I recommend separating at 2nd instar and here I am referring to "my own breeding experience". When the 1st instar slings and preparing for 2nd instar I have noticed whilst kept all together communally cannibalism occurs on a larger scale as by nature its instinctive cannibalism among tarantulas especially slings. They are house artificially in a controlled environment favorable to the specific species and with increased heat and humidity pushes the metabolic rate higher increasing their appetite to feed so hence they feed of each other not necessary the weaker ones. Science will always prevail as we evolve and change. intervention is a good idea to separate as then adequate food can be provided to separated individuals increasing the survival percentage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="entomology, post: 23803, member: 517"] Why I recommend separating at 2nd instar and here I am referring to "my own breeding experience". When the 1st instar slings and preparing for 2nd instar I have noticed whilst kept all together communally cannibalism occurs on a larger scale as by nature its instinctive cannibalism among tarantulas especially slings. They are house artificially in a controlled environment favorable to the specific species and with increased heat and humidity pushes the metabolic rate higher increasing their appetite to feed so hence they feed of each other not necessary the weaker ones. Science will always prevail as we evolve and change. intervention is a good idea to separate as then adequate food can be provided to separated individuals increasing the survival percentage. [/QUOTE]
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