At What Point Does A Sling Become A Juvenile?

[Nicole C G]

I’ve been curious about this for a while, when does a sling become a juvenile? Jumping spiders more specifically, but if you want to discuss other families we can do that too.


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[Albireo Wulfbooper]

At the same point an infant becomes a toddler or a toddler becomes a child I guess. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Nicole C G]

At the same point an infant becomes a toddler or a toddler becomes a child I guess. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I understand, so there is no point where they specifically become juveniles. It’s just up to the person.

 

[Nicole C G]

Like:
Sling hentzia

2mm

juvenile hentzia

4mm

 

[Edan bandoot]

For tarantulas I generally say that they're juvis when they start getting they're adult colours (around 3" usually, less for dwarves)

For everything else (whips,trues,scorps) I say juvi when they're about half as big as they should be.

 

[wizentrop]

Best answer:

At the same point an infant becomes a toddler or a toddler becomes a child I guess. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

A more realistic answer:
To me, arachnids become juveniles once they pass the 4th instar, when they gain adult-like mannerisms and appearance. It depends a lot on the species though. Some grow faster and become juvies even at the 3rd instar. Then they stick around at this stage until the penultimate/subadult stage, after which they turn into adults.

 

[viper69]

I’ve been curious about this for a while, when does a sling become a juvenile? Jumping spiders more specifically, but if you want to discuss other families we can do that too.

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not a science purely subjective