so i have the opportunity to trade for a spider. (*gasp, faint, die!*) this isn't set in stone yet, and is still up in the air but, as you can imagine, i'm a bit giddy. it can be either male or female ('06 hatchling), whichever i choose. which should i choose?!?

to aid in the decision, here is what i have now:

females:
4 normals that should breed this season (06-07)
5 normals that should breed next season (07-08) -- in addition to the previous 4 females
1 100% het albino that should breed this season or next
1 50% het albino that should breed next season
1 100% het hypo that should breed this season or next
1 pastel that should breed next season

males (all ready to breed this season):
1 albino
1 hypo
1 pastel
1 100% het pied

in the incubator:
8 het hypo eggs

in the momma:
50% het pied eggs (or soon to be eggs--i think she ovulated and i just caught the end of the swelling--looks to be approaching a shed so fingers are crossed!)

SO, if i get a male, he may breed this season which would be sweet! if i get a female it will take longer, but her first clutch could be with the pastel (or a super pastel if i produce a male in time) which would be super sweet!

do i go for a male and make my own females? do i go for a female and be a year ahead on making bumble bees or killer bees? or...?