Huntsman Mature?

[korvandonge]

Is there a for sure sign to tell if a female huntsman has matured? (Specifically Barylestis scutatus/Cameroon Crab Spider) Out of the 8 new we got, only 1 appears to be male and he has already matured so I don’t want him to die before any of the females are matured. But I don’t want to put him in with a female before she is mature. Any advice?

 

[The Snark]

Darned good question. Ideally, being able to tell just from in the wild observation without capture and close inspection. Hoping somebody can contribute here.

 

[ForTW]

Hi

What i saw is that adult huntsman maintain a better diet.
Subadult feast crazy and appear fat while adult huntsman keep a normal abdomen.
This is the indicator working best for me. Ofc an adult can be pumped aswell.

Why not give it a try?
Usually works for me, even piloctenus (pretty agressive) hit the male twice and left him aside. Clear sign that she's not adult.
Noone got harmed.

Regards

 

[The Snark]

You can add to this, they are active at night. Quite likely if there is any ambient light putting them together will result in rejection.