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So a new pet store opened here that deals specifically in exotics. We went in today and noticed they have what seems to be a Heteroscodra maculata.
My question is mostly about coloration. I've seen several pictures showing males to be brownish, while females having the white/black carapace and abdomen. Is this a definitive way to tell the sex of H. maculata's? If it is at what age do they start showing their colors? The one at the store wasn't very big maybe 2-3inch leg span. It was definitely more brownish, and I don't really want a male.
My question is mostly about coloration. I've seen several pictures showing males to be brownish, while females having the white/black carapace and abdomen. Is this a definitive way to tell the sex of H. maculata's? If it is at what age do they start showing their colors? The one at the store wasn't very big maybe 2-3inch leg span. It was definitely more brownish, and I don't really want a male.