there are a few white dots in there on its abdomen that are just the cup that I'm keeping it in. It wasn't the cleanest of cups....i just haven't had a chance to rehouse the T yet. @spideyspinneret78 i keep seeing people mention a 'dot' when they are sexing tarantulas. What exactly is the 'dot'?
there are a few white dots in there on its abdomen that are just the cup that I'm keeping it in. It wasn't the cleanest of cups....i just haven't had a chance to rehouse the T yet. @spideyspinneret78 i keep seeing people mention a 'dot' when they are sexing tarantulas. What exactly is the 'dot'?
Those four dots clearly visible on the abdomen are the book lungs (how the tarantula breathes). What someone looks for when sexing a T is the area in between the top two book lungs. If it is female there is a slit/opening with lips/flaps, males have a dot or patch of hairs. If you look up epigastric furrow, or epiandrous fusillae you will find some detailed more info!
Those four dots clearly visible on the abdomen are the book lungs (how the tarantula breathes). What someone looks for when sexing a T is the area in between the top two book lungs. If it is female there is a slit/opening with lips/flaps, males have a dot or patch of hairs. If you look up epigastric furrow, or epiandrous fusillae you will find some detailed more info!
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