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  • Phormingochilus arboricola – Borneo Black (2026)

    Phormingochilus arboricola – Borneo Black (2026)

    Phormingochilus arboricola – Borneo Black (2026)

    Initial Breeding Date : Initiated February 2026
    Opening date of Egg sack : August 2026
    Stage : Discovered healthy Eggs with Legs (EWL) / Post-Embryo development stage. Transferred safely to artificial incubator.
    Temperature : 27°C
    Relative Humidity : 75%
    Breeding loan conditions : None.
    Total slings : ~150 Spiderlings
    Note :


    1. Breeding Pair & Setup

    • Female Specimen: Mature Phormingochilus arboricola
    • Male Specimen: Mature Lampropelma sp. “Borneo Black”
    • Introduction Method: Cohabitation strategy
    • Mating Timeline: Initiated February 2026

    2. Environmental Incubation Parameters
    Throughout the gestation and post-laying periods, environmental conditions within the maternal enclosure were strictly managed to mirror optimal seasonal cues:

    • Ambient Temperature: 27°C (Constant maintenance)
    • Relative Humidity (RH): 75% average baseline

    3. Timeline & Developmental Milestone

    Date / Timeline Milestone Developmental Phase / Actions Taken
    February 2026 Pairing Male introduced into female environment; successful cohabitation verified.
    July 2026 Sac Production Female successfully produced and dropped a healthy eggsac.
    August 2026 (Day 35) Sac Pull Eggsac artificially removed from maternal enclosure and opened for clinical inspection.
    August 2026 (Day 35) Assessment Discovered healthy Eggs with Legs (EWL) / Post-Embryo development stage. Transferred safely to artificial incubator.
    September 2 2026 Molt Achievement Brood population successfully molted into First Instar (Nymph II) spiderlings.

    4. Brood Yield & Post-Pull Management

    • Estimated Total Yield: ~150 spiderlings
    • Brood Health Status: Excellent / High Vitality

    Following artificial separation on Day 35, the transition from post-embryo to first instar proceeded cleanly under climate-controlled incubator parameters. The brood exhibits high mobility, uniform coloration, and negligible mortality rates.

    5. Enclosure Specifications & Cohabitation Dynamics

    The female tolerated the male during the extended introduction period in February 2026 without exhibiting signs of territorial or maternal aggression. Substrate layer consisted of a moisture-retaining peat and coco-coir blend to safely maintain targeted microclimate metrics.