Jayson09
Arachnopeon
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Thanks @Demonclaws i have seen the photos in the net its actually is rose hair.Mature male rose hair. MMs don't eat that much, make sure it has water.
What do you mean? Mature male?yep, that is a mature male...
Males have a maturing, or ultimate, moult where they will develop the appendages required for reproduction. Those appendages, or emboli, are located on the pedipalps. Some species also develop tibial hooks on their first pair of legs to help them to secure the female in an upright position. In addition to specific anatomical changes, males will also become leggier and slimmer overall. In some species, they make dramatic colour changes as well. Sexual dimorphism is present at various levels depending on species. It is clear, by your photograph, that your male has developed the emboli on his pedipalps.What do you mean? Mature male?
Are you saying that he's gonna die soon?It's a boy!!!
Make sure to keep him an available full water dish at all times -- I imagine water will be of more interest than food in his last days (well, weeks, months)... And, well, obviously a female would be of the MOST interest to him; but water comes in for a distant second in interest....
No idea when it moulted -- but the sad truth is males exist to mate -- they don't enjoy the longevity of females.Are you saying that he's gonna die soon?
Its ok i understand. Atleast you have been honest. Dont you worry i knew he not goin to get his life longer. I still have 8 beautiful t's anyway.No idea when it moulted -- but the sad truth is males exist to mate -- they don't enjoy the longevity of females.
Some males make it two years, some.... 2 months. For a grammy -- I'd (personally) expect a bit more male longevity, than with say, an OBT.
I don't diss on males --- they are what they are and deserve every bit of care as a female. Their lifespans are shortened following their MM moult is all.
Fwiw, yours is lovely -- love the long-legged maleness, boxer gloves and tiny butt. :wideyed:
[Feeling sort of lousy to break the news about male longevity -- I am so sorry but it doesn't detract one bit from you having a super cute T -- it's just, um, a life fact I figured you knew. It's also why I let the handling pix 'go' without comment. ]
I don't want to get his hopes up either but @Leila has one that's still going strong after 3+ years and I've heard of MM Rosies living for around 4 years or so after maturing.They are known for being able to fast for long periods of time, and typically the ones that can do that (species from arid reasons) grow more slowly and are also more long-lived, including MMs. I can't give you an exact figure. Best guess 12-24 months after his last molt. I can't rule out even longer than 2 years, but I don't want to get your hopes up by setting that expectation.
For future reference, requests to identify (or confirm) a tarantula's species, variation, or sex must be posted to the appropriate gallery. Please see this thread for instructions: How to Request Species or Sex Identification.Hi guys, any of you know what kind of species is this tarantula?
Mature male G porteriMature male rose hair. MMs don't eat that much, make sure it has water.
looks like a Chilean Rose Hair. Its common for them to go on hunger strikes. I've seen you tubers who claim to have had theirs go on strikes for 6 months. It'll eat when it wants to.Hi guys, any of you know what kind of species is this tarantula? And he is not eating for months. Been trying to feed but he keeps on refusing. roughly 4 months ago was his last meal and im afraid he'll die.
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Mature male.looks like a Chilean Rose Hair. Its common for them to go on hunger strikes. I've seen you tubers who claim to have had theirs go on strikes for 6 months. It'll eat when it wants to.
6 months is for amateurs... I've had slings fast that longwho claim to have had theirs go on strikes for 6 months.