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Just an observation.
I've had the misfortune of a larger percentile of males. Especially those that I've only got one specimen of. I realise that that particular fact makes it hard for me to compare genders, but still, all my favorite spiders has turned out male so far.
And what made those spiders my favorites? The fact that they had an insatiable hunger, and would attack relentlessly. Even run after and pounce if they were newly molted.
I also have some slings/juvies that I've observed from tiny size up to now various sizes. Including four parahybanas and some P. Chordatus. The male or suspected males (based on leginess, record of molts and sometimes exuvium) are definetly more aggressive feeders in my opinion.
Why? Perhaps the fact that they grow quicker, molt quicker and need the fast energy to attain maximum size and strength before going nuts after females.
What's your experience on this matter?
I've had the misfortune of a larger percentile of males. Especially those that I've only got one specimen of. I realise that that particular fact makes it hard for me to compare genders, but still, all my favorite spiders has turned out male so far.
And what made those spiders my favorites? The fact that they had an insatiable hunger, and would attack relentlessly. Even run after and pounce if they were newly molted.
I also have some slings/juvies that I've observed from tiny size up to now various sizes. Including four parahybanas and some P. Chordatus. The male or suspected males (based on leginess, record of molts and sometimes exuvium) are definetly more aggressive feeders in my opinion.
Why? Perhaps the fact that they grow quicker, molt quicker and need the fast energy to attain maximum size and strength before going nuts after females.
What's your experience on this matter?
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