Eurymetopa obesa

Eurymetopa obesa Basic caresheet Common name / Origin Peru, Ecuador, Adult size Females: 4-8cm Males: 4-6cm Temperature & humidity requirements 24 to 28 °C 70 to 80% humidity Feeding source Active predator that requires a mixed diet Accepts live insect prey straight from the tongs such as fruitflies, crickets and red runner roaches. Provide prey every few days Housing requirements Plastic or glass terrarium with a well-ventilated top lid Best substrates: coconut fiber or sphagnum moss This species hides under leaves of plants such as Pothos, so always provide a plant (live or artificial) Requires high humidity combined with good ventilation Mist every 2 days with chlorine-free water at dusk Breeding guidelines Both sexes must be well fed to reduce risk of cannibalism Adults should be at least 6 weeks old before pairing House the pair in a well-planted terrarium or net cage with plenty of food Females almost exclusively need a host plant for oviposition (but also lay in substrate) Recommended plants: Strelitzia or Musa (banana) Females readily lay eggs at the base of stems or in soil, leaving visible bite marks Mating and egg laying occur mainly at night, so provide sufficient dark hours Eggs hatch in 10 to 11 weeks Nymphs can be kept in groups up to L2, but should then be separated to prevent cannibalism Young nymphs, especially L1–L2, need frequent misting, every evening is ideal Egg incubation guidelines Eggs left inside the host plant will hatch naturally with the best success rate If eggs are removed, follow this procedure: Prepare a plastic container with a perforated lid (not too many holes to retain humidity). Place 2–3 layers of kitchen paper towel at the bottom, mist until evenly moist but not waterlogged. Check every 2 days to ensure the paper remains moist but not dry. Replace paper towels weekly to avoid mold or bacterial growth. Hatching usually occurs after 10 to 11 weeks.