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Necromion

Arachnoknight
Old Timer
Joined
Mar 5, 2011
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looks like my A. Avic, who is in premolt. Now if only I could get my A. metallica sling to grow up and look as good as yours.
 

SonnyAZ

Arachnopeon
Joined
Apr 29, 2009
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Concerning whether or not it is fully grown, A. metallica gets to a very nice size. My adult female is pushing a 7 inch DLS. I also don't keep her enclosure too humid, full waterdish, overflow it once a week. Works for me.
 

Versi*JP*Color

Arachnoknight
Joined
May 11, 2010
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203
Looks just like my metallica, mine is 3.5 inches.;P but male
Mine is probably just about to mature, he is in premolt.
 

LirvA

Arachnosquire
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Mar 8, 2009
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I haven't measured, but I think mine is about the same size. 3.5-4 inches.

I haven't sexed it yet, hopefully it will molt pretty soon so I can.

It doesn't have any tibial hooks so it's not a mature male, but I don't think it's mature yet, regardless of sex.
 

newspidermom

Arachnosquire
Old Timer
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Nov 13, 2010
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57
Ya...I'd go with some cork bark. Just shop around. I was able to get some on Ebay if you ever go on there. Some nice silk plants would look great also. Not really necessary, but just adds some color and gives them extra to web on. If it molts and you pull the old skin out save it. You will be able to sex it alot easier from looking at the inside of the molt. Go to the "sexing" category in the posts. There's alot of good pics on there that show you what to look for and examples of each.
 
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