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3" avicularia variegata.... I'm thinking male but wanted to see what others may think
I think female... Aren't there 2 antenna-like structures there in between the book lungs? Sure looks that way when I zoom in.
 
Yeah, you are right..... there's almost like a very tiny orange Y between the book lungs. I didn't see any flap though so thought maybe it was male accessory organs. I'd love if it was a female so I hope you're right!
 
Yeah, you are right..... there's almost like a very tiny orange Y between the book lungs. I didn't see any flap though so thought maybe it was male accessory organs. I'd love if it was a female so I hope you're right!
Those are definitely spermathecae, not accessory organs. I'm assuming the flap is there just maybe folded up.
 
Those are definitely spermathecae, not accessory organs. I'm assuming the flap is there just maybe folded up.
Thanks very much for taking the time to look at the picture and give your impressions. I'm so excited that she's a female!
 

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Spermathecae sexing (Molts)
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