Except for breeding, the male is a poor financial investment for the average tarantula keeper. The fact that they are larger, more massive and live far longer in captivity all add up to the choice of a female being the wiser decision and choice over a male. This may have led, in the author's opinion, to a condition of �seeing only what we are looking for� and �if we are looking for females, let�s try to find what females have that males don't�.This Mexican Fireleg appears to be a female; no hooks or palpal emboli. On these aforementioned tarantula species, they have light orange to peach colored Naturally, time and practice are required. and ability to produce eggsacs. This is often one of the biggest questions that goes through a keepers mind when acquiring a new tarantula. It kills by injecting its venom through its fangs and into its prey. How to Tell if Your Tarantula Is Molting. This work, in trying to determine females, may have led to a case of �missing the forest because of the trees�!The visual examination of even very small (2nd to 3rd instar) tarantula exuviae show the epiandrous �arch� of fusillae as readily or more readily than the developing spermatheca of very young female tarantulas and, perhaps just as importantly can be seen within seconds on the live animal! Certainly, if one has 200 tarantulas of the same species, of nearly the same age & size, it is possible to select males from females with a better than 50/50 chance. All materials contained herein are the property of Rick C. West. By placing the �scope' flush against the "belly" of the spider to be examined, one can readily view the presence or absence of this rather distinctive sexual characteristic of the male tarantula. This, coupled with Rick's own encyclopedic knowledge of the subject of tarantulas was to lead to this breakthrough in the community of tarantula enthusiasts.The very first item passed out by Rick was a copy of a paper entitled, Apparently, almost all male spiders, including all theraphosids, have this extra set of silk spinning They occur in between 2 and 4 rows and form a semi-circular or sometimes triangular shape that suggests an "arch" of more dense, shorter, darkened hairs or setae. Steps 1 ... Eats: A tarantula will pounce on any prey that it can subdue. Further examination of molted skins reveal that the epiandrous fusillae are visible on even very small spiderlings.One has to ask, then, how did the tarantula-keeping community overlook such an obvious characteristic for so long? When looking at the exuvia locate the epigynum: If the area of the epigynum is smooth your tarantula is male. But what about the lone tarantula in a "Critter Cottage" in the corner of a pet shop on Main Street? How can you tell the sex of a Mexican redknee tarantula? Additionally, one has to consider the �itch factor� from New World theraphosids and the �chomp factor� from the Old World species. They also have larger abdomens than males for reproductive purposes.Mature male tarantulas have hooks on their front legs. Males are often requested for breeding projects or for those who want a pet with a lifespan (and commitment) of a only few years. The book lungs are the two pairs of white patches seen in the photo below. about how you can accurately determine the sex of a living tarantula.
Except for breeding, the male is a poor financial investment for the average tarantula keeper. The fact that they are larger, more massive and live far longer in captivity all add up to the choice of a female being the wiser decision and choice over a male. This may have led, in the author's opinion, to a condition of �seeing only what we are looking for� and �if we are looking for females, let�s try to find what females have that males don't�.This Mexican Fireleg appears to be a female; no hooks or palpal emboli. On these aforementioned tarantula species, they have light orange to peach colored Naturally, time and practice are required. and ability to produce eggsacs. This is often one of the biggest questions that goes through a keepers mind when acquiring a new tarantula. It kills by injecting its venom through its fangs and into its prey. How to Tell if Your Tarantula Is Molting. This work, in trying to determine females, may have led to a case of �missing the forest because of the trees�!The visual examination of even very small (2nd to 3rd instar) tarantula exuviae show the epiandrous �arch� of fusillae as readily or more readily than the developing spermatheca of very young female tarantulas and, perhaps just as importantly can be seen within seconds on the live animal! Certainly, if one has 200 tarantulas of the same species, of nearly the same age & size, it is possible to select males from females with a better than 50/50 chance. All materials contained herein are the property of Rick C. West. By placing the �scope' flush against the "belly" of the spider to be examined, one can readily view the presence or absence of this rather distinctive sexual characteristic of the male tarantula. This, coupled with Rick's own encyclopedic knowledge of the subject of tarantulas was to lead to this breakthrough in the community of tarantula enthusiasts.The very first item passed out by Rick was a copy of a paper entitled, Apparently, almost all male spiders, including all theraphosids, have this extra set of silk spinning They occur in between 2 and 4 rows and form a semi-circular or sometimes triangular shape that suggests an "arch" of more dense, shorter, darkened hairs or setae. Steps 1 ... Eats: A tarantula will pounce on any prey that it can subdue. Further examination of molted skins reveal that the epiandrous fusillae are visible on even very small spiderlings.One has to ask, then, how did the tarantula-keeping community overlook such an obvious characteristic for so long? When looking at the exuvia locate the epigynum: If the area of the epigynum is smooth your tarantula is male. But what about the lone tarantula in a "Critter Cottage" in the corner of a pet shop on Main Street? How can you tell the sex of a Mexican redknee tarantula? Additionally, one has to consider the �itch factor� from New World theraphosids and the �chomp factor� from the Old World species. They also have larger abdomens than males for reproductive purposes.Mature male tarantulas have hooks on their front legs. Males are often requested for breeding projects or for those who want a pet with a lifespan (and commitment) of a only few years. The book lungs are the two pairs of white patches seen in the photo below. about how you can accurately determine the sex of a living tarantula.
Except for breeding, the male is a poor financial investment for the average tarantula keeper. The fact that they are larger, more massive and live far longer in captivity all add up to the choice of a female being the wiser decision and choice over a male. This may have led, in the author's opinion, to a condition of �seeing only what we are looking for� and �if we are looking for females, let�s try to find what females have that males don't�.This Mexican Fireleg appears to be a female; no hooks or palpal emboli. On these aforementioned tarantula species, they have light orange to peach colored Naturally, time and practice are required. and ability to produce eggsacs. This is often one of the biggest questions that goes through a keepers mind when acquiring a new tarantula. It kills by injecting its venom through its fangs and into its prey. How to Tell if Your Tarantula Is Molting. This work, in trying to determine females, may have led to a case of �missing the forest because of the trees�!The visual examination of even very small (2nd to 3rd instar) tarantula exuviae show the epiandrous �arch� of fusillae as readily or more readily than the developing spermatheca of very young female tarantulas and, perhaps just as importantly can be seen within seconds on the live animal! Certainly, if one has 200 tarantulas of the same species, of nearly the same age & size, it is possible to select males from females with a better than 50/50 chance. All materials contained herein are the property of Rick C. West. By placing the �scope' flush against the "belly" of the spider to be examined, one can readily view the presence or absence of this rather distinctive sexual characteristic of the male tarantula. This, coupled with Rick's own encyclopedic knowledge of the subject of tarantulas was to lead to this breakthrough in the community of tarantula enthusiasts.The very first item passed out by Rick was a copy of a paper entitled, Apparently, almost all male spiders, including all theraphosids, have this extra set of silk spinning They occur in between 2 and 4 rows and form a semi-circular or sometimes triangular shape that suggests an "arch" of more dense, shorter, darkened hairs or setae. Steps 1 ... Eats: A tarantula will pounce on any prey that it can subdue. Further examination of molted skins reveal that the epiandrous fusillae are visible on even very small spiderlings.One has to ask, then, how did the tarantula-keeping community overlook such an obvious characteristic for so long? When looking at the exuvia locate the epigynum: If the area of the epigynum is smooth your tarantula is male. But what about the lone tarantula in a "Critter Cottage" in the corner of a pet shop on Main Street? How can you tell the sex of a Mexican redknee tarantula? Additionally, one has to consider the �itch factor� from New World theraphosids and the �chomp factor� from the Old World species. They also have larger abdomens than males for reproductive purposes.Mature male tarantulas have hooks on their front legs. Males are often requested for breeding projects or for those who want a pet with a lifespan (and commitment) of a only few years. The book lungs are the two pairs of white patches seen in the photo below. about how you can accurately determine the sex of a living tarantula.
Except for breeding, the male is a poor financial investment for the average tarantula keeper. The fact that they are larger, more massive and live far longer in captivity all add up to the choice of a female being the wiser decision and choice over a male. This may have led, in the author's opinion, to a condition of �seeing only what we are looking for� and �if we are looking for females, let�s try to find what females have that males don't�.This Mexican Fireleg appears to be a female; no hooks or palpal emboli. On these aforementioned tarantula species, they have light orange to peach colored Naturally, time and practice are required. and ability to produce eggsacs. This is often one of the biggest questions that goes through a keepers mind when acquiring a new tarantula. It kills by injecting its venom through its fangs and into its prey. How to Tell if Your Tarantula Is Molting. This work, in trying to determine females, may have led to a case of �missing the forest because of the trees�!The visual examination of even very small (2nd to 3rd instar) tarantula exuviae show the epiandrous �arch� of fusillae as readily or more readily than the developing spermatheca of very young female tarantulas and, perhaps just as importantly can be seen within seconds on the live animal! Certainly, if one has 200 tarantulas of the same species, of nearly the same age & size, it is possible to select males from females with a better than 50/50 chance. All materials contained herein are the property of Rick C. West. By placing the �scope' flush against the "belly" of the spider to be examined, one can readily view the presence or absence of this rather distinctive sexual characteristic of the male tarantula. This, coupled with Rick's own encyclopedic knowledge of the subject of tarantulas was to lead to this breakthrough in the community of tarantula enthusiasts.The very first item passed out by Rick was a copy of a paper entitled, Apparently, almost all male spiders, including all theraphosids, have this extra set of silk spinning They occur in between 2 and 4 rows and form a semi-circular or sometimes triangular shape that suggests an "arch" of more dense, shorter, darkened hairs or setae. Steps 1 ... Eats: A tarantula will pounce on any prey that it can subdue. Further examination of molted skins reveal that the epiandrous fusillae are visible on even very small spiderlings.One has to ask, then, how did the tarantula-keeping community overlook such an obvious characteristic for so long? When looking at the exuvia locate the epigynum: If the area of the epigynum is smooth your tarantula is male. But what about the lone tarantula in a "Critter Cottage" in the corner of a pet shop on Main Street? How can you tell the sex of a Mexican redknee tarantula? Additionally, one has to consider the �itch factor� from New World theraphosids and the �chomp factor� from the Old World species. They also have larger abdomens than males for reproductive purposes.Mature male tarantulas have hooks on their front legs. Males are often requested for breeding projects or for those who want a pet with a lifespan (and commitment) of a only few years. The book lungs are the two pairs of white patches seen in the photo below. about how you can accurately determine the sex of a living tarantula.
There is a handy one available, WITH a built-in light, from Radio Shack� for about $10.00 US. While the SASI conference covers ALL Arthropods, most of the over 100 attendees were, at the very least, passingly interested enough in tarantulas to make the seminar a worthwhile event on its own. She's covered the New York Comic Con for NonProductive since 2009 and writes about everything from responsible pet ownership to comic books to the manner in which smart phones are changing the way people shop.
Except for breeding, the male is a poor financial investment for the average tarantula keeper. The fact that they are larger, more massive and live far longer in captivity all add up to the choice of a female being the wiser decision and choice over a male. This may have led, in the author's opinion, to a condition of �seeing only what we are looking for� and �if we are looking for females, let�s try to find what females have that males don't�.This Mexican Fireleg appears to be a female; no hooks or palpal emboli. On these aforementioned tarantula species, they have light orange to peach colored Naturally, time and practice are required. and ability to produce eggsacs. This is often one of the biggest questions that goes through a keepers mind when acquiring a new tarantula. It kills by injecting its venom through its fangs and into its prey. How to Tell if Your Tarantula Is Molting. This work, in trying to determine females, may have led to a case of �missing the forest because of the trees�!The visual examination of even very small (2nd to 3rd instar) tarantula exuviae show the epiandrous �arch� of fusillae as readily or more readily than the developing spermatheca of very young female tarantulas and, perhaps just as importantly can be seen within seconds on the live animal! Certainly, if one has 200 tarantulas of the same species, of nearly the same age & size, it is possible to select males from females with a better than 50/50 chance. All materials contained herein are the property of Rick C. West. By placing the �scope' flush against the "belly" of the spider to be examined, one can readily view the presence or absence of this rather distinctive sexual characteristic of the male tarantula. This, coupled with Rick's own encyclopedic knowledge of the subject of tarantulas was to lead to this breakthrough in the community of tarantula enthusiasts.The very first item passed out by Rick was a copy of a paper entitled, Apparently, almost all male spiders, including all theraphosids, have this extra set of silk spinning They occur in between 2 and 4 rows and form a semi-circular or sometimes triangular shape that suggests an "arch" of more dense, shorter, darkened hairs or setae. Steps 1 ... Eats: A tarantula will pounce on any prey that it can subdue. Further examination of molted skins reveal that the epiandrous fusillae are visible on even very small spiderlings.One has to ask, then, how did the tarantula-keeping community overlook such an obvious characteristic for so long? When looking at the exuvia locate the epigynum: If the area of the epigynum is smooth your tarantula is male. But what about the lone tarantula in a "Critter Cottage" in the corner of a pet shop on Main Street? How can you tell the sex of a Mexican redknee tarantula? Additionally, one has to consider the �itch factor� from New World theraphosids and the �chomp factor� from the Old World species. They also have larger abdomens than males for reproductive purposes.Mature male tarantulas have hooks on their front legs. Males are often requested for breeding projects or for those who want a pet with a lifespan (and commitment) of a only few years. The book lungs are the two pairs of white patches seen in the photo below. about how you can accurately determine the sex of a living tarantula.
