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Draiman

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I thought "he" was due his ultimate molt, but clearly there are no emboli on the palps. In fact, I took a look at this spider's underside and now "he" looks very much like a "she"! Before this I was certain he was a male. Odd.

 
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Endagr8

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Well since "he" gave you an exuvia, check for spermathecae!!!

Too bad "he" lost a leg.
 
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Endagr8 said:
Well since "he" gave you an exuvia, check for spermathecae!!!

Too bad "he" lost a leg.
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I'm no good at molt sexing. I'll try to get a pic, but the exuvia is pretty messed up. And about his leg - yeah, I seem to have an affinity for spiders with lost legs, lol.
 
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zwd22

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Maybe that leg is the reason it's not mature yet. I don't really know, but it seems mating might be difficult without that particular leg. Or it could be female :p
 
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zwd22 said:
Maybe that leg is the reason it's not mature yet. I don't really know, but it seems mating might be difficult without that particular leg. Or it could be female :p
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Yeah, possibly. I'll wait till it hardens up, then I'll get a ventral pic to try and sex it. The exuvium is too messed up to be of any use.
 
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