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This is my other new T. I originally figured it's a he but after it molted I'm confused lol
Curly hair juvenile.
Female. Do you still have the molt? We could confirm if you do. About 1/2 way down this it shows how to prep and photograph a molt for sexing...
 
Female. Do you still have the molt? We could confirm if you do. About 1/2 way down this it shows how to prep and photograph a molt for sexing...
Can I ask what makes you think female? Seems like there's a mix of opinions and I'm too dumb to know 😅
I do have the molt but it's all mangled unfortunately. I think the part I'd need has been ripped off.
 
Male. Anterior books lungs are too close apart for this genus.
Thanks for commenting! I'll Google more about the book lungs. Also there's is a chance this isn't a curly hair although he sure looks like one. Got it from a pet shop that knows nothing. Still a pretty small spider
 
Can I ask what makes you think female? Seems like there's a mix of opinions and I'm too dumb to know 😅
I do have the molt but it's all mangled unfortunately. I think the part I'd need has been ripped off.
The shape of the epigastric furrow and the lack of epiandrous fusillae (male reproductive parts) - at least to my eye. The setae above the furrow are dark, yes, but I don't believe that indicates male in this case. Always confirm with a molt, though, especially if it's still small.
 
The shape of the epigastric furrow and the lack of epiandrous fusillae (male reproductive parts) - at least to my eye. The setae above the furrow are dark, yes, but I don't believe that indicates male in this case. Always confirm with a molt, though, especially if it's still small.
Okay, that's really good info. I'm honestly still learning how to identify specific anatomy so this is really helpful. I'll do some more research. Thanks again!
 

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