T. quad gracilior female

[bobcochran]

2 days before breeding and 2 days after breeding.

 

[bobcochran]

At least she did her toe nails after.

 

[Beman]

She is incredible Bob!!!

So dumb question but is she showing the color change in response to seeing a male or do they have a very apparent gravid coloration regardless?

 

[bobcochran]

She is incredible Bob!!!

So dumb question but is she showing the color change in response to seeing a male or do they have a very apparent gravid coloration regardless?

Not a dumb,question.
After breeding females tend to stay dark for a few days even though separated from the male. Then they color back up to green, but not the beautiful bright green they exhibit when receptive.

 

[AmandaS]

Shes much more difficult to see after breeding!

 

[Beman]

Not a dumb,question.
After breeding females tend to stay dark for a few days even though separated from the male. Then they color back up to green, but not the beautiful bright green they exhibit when receptive.

Awesome. I find it so interesting how they communicate receptive vs gravid. And how that differs among species.
I adore the look of the males of this species the way their dorsal crest is and their rostral horns.

I so love it when you share since they are always species we don't get to see or learn about within the forum. Thank you!

 

[bobcochran]

Shes much more difficult to see after breeding!

Yeah, but that's photography, in the wild they're much more camouflaged being green.

 

[NikkiA]

She is magnificent!

Seeing your pictures has inspired me to do some research on this species, even if I never own one myself, I am enjoying learning about them. Thank you for sharing your photos that spark my interest and curiosity.

 

[Fchamel]

Wow! So cool!

 

[Mrjamwin]

Wow, she's beautiful. Great pictures!