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I have been wanting this tarantula for the longest but wanted slings. I wanted to see and document the horn growth. Not to mention the cool and unique factor of this tarantula. I waited till I saw some slings available and hopped on the deal.
So I now have two Ceratogyrus marshlli ~1.5" specimens and theres one question that has not been answered so far from my research.
From what I have seen the Mature male of this species does not have the horn like the female. (Reference: http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showpost.php?p=1569567&postcount=57) So this brings forth a question. I'm hoping someone with experience with this specific species can answer this.
I know that the females horn grows with each molt until it protrudes a good amount over her carapace. But what about the male? As he is growing, will he have a horn growing? Is this species of tarantula easy to sex by just looking at the carapace as juvies to see if the horn is growing? Or does the horn fall off on the males ultimate molt?
From the reference picture I linked above, the MM does not have a horn but just a stump.
Oh and Here are mine. They have some speed for sure! #1 and #2 Lots of fun
So I now have two Ceratogyrus marshlli ~1.5" specimens and theres one question that has not been answered so far from my research.
From what I have seen the Mature male of this species does not have the horn like the female. (Reference: http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showpost.php?p=1569567&postcount=57) So this brings forth a question. I'm hoping someone with experience with this specific species can answer this.
I know that the females horn grows with each molt until it protrudes a good amount over her carapace. But what about the male? As he is growing, will he have a horn growing? Is this species of tarantula easy to sex by just looking at the carapace as juvies to see if the horn is growing? Or does the horn fall off on the males ultimate molt?
From the reference picture I linked above, the MM does not have a horn but just a stump.
Oh and Here are mine. They have some speed for sure! #1 and #2 Lots of fun