Tliltocatl albopilosus ventral sex ID
4” Tliltocatl albopilosus ventral sexing ID request. Purchased as unsexed but I believe female. Not too confident in my “sexing tarantulas” skills.
Yes, the tell-tale moustache of contrasting white hairs at the furrow is clearly visible. Good news - especially at that size.
 
Yes, the tell-tale moustache of contrasting white hairs at the furrow is clearly visible. Good news - especially at that size.
I have done “some” reading on here about sexing these guys/gals but I tried to “quiz myself” and guess what some were before looking at the comments. There were some that I thought female that were male, vice versa. The females have the white mustache and the males have the dark half circle shape, I think that’s right? (Correct me if I’m wrong on the males)

But thank you again! I’m so happy she’s a “she.” I already named her ST for Shirley Temple so thankfully, I didn’t jinx myself. :lol:
 
The females have the white mustache and the males have the dark half circle shape, I think that’s right?
Yes, that is correct. However, both of those characteristics are only visible at a certain size. That is why it is so important for people to include the species and the size - there are certain characteristics that help people decide that are not only species specific, but also aren't visible until around the large juvenile stage.
 
I was honestly worried about her being a male since I’ve
Yes, that is correct. However, both of those characteristics are only visible at a certain size. That is why it is so important for people to include the species and the size - there are certain characteristics that help people decide that are not only species specific, but also aren't visible until around the large juvenile stage.
Ahh, I gotcha! Thank you for the info!
 

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