Is My Avicularia metallica Mature?
Vanessa

Is My Avicularia metallica Mature?

@Trenor There are conflicting reports about the adult size of this species. Many say that they grow to an average 5", but some sources say that they are a larger species capable of growing to 7". What has been your experience?
The reason I am asking is that I have the opportunity to breed her, but I do not want to do so if she is too small - even though mature. She will probably be close to 5" after this moult. Is that too small to breed her? The male is not mature yet, just doing my homework ahead of time.
 
@VanessaS I've not raised this species of Avic personally so I can't say from personal experience what they max out at on average. I do know from the photo she is sexually mature and would be able to breed. I would not have reservations about breeding her at 5 inches if she were mine.

If the male has another molt or so before he is ready and she hits 5 inches I'd say go for it. You can always test them out to see how they behave toward one another. From what I've read Avic females are pretty laid back with male interactions compared to a lot of other species.
 

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