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I originally thought P. scrofa, but it doesn't have a mirror patch. It's pretty small, about the size of my palm. Any ideas?
Thanks. I wasn't sure if they could kick off the hairs in the mirror patch or not. Just hadn't seen one without it.it appears to be indeed P. scrofa. It looks as it it has kicked all the hairs off its abdomen. that is why there isnt a "mirror patch". Also appears to be in heavy premolt.
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This is easily verified by looking for enlarged (bulbous) scopulae on the metatarsus of the front legs.Looks like grammostola sp. Conception .
I completely forgot about that. Yes, the scopulae are enlarged on the metatarsus. I remember seeing that when I picked it up and thinking "this isn't an arboreal species?" What are the enlarged scopulae used for? So based on this factor I can safely say G. sp. concepcion?This is easily verified by looking for enlarged (bulbous) scopulae on the metatarsus of the front legs.
Yes, it's Grammostola sp. 'Concepcion' then. They sell for maybe $30. I have one and though it is the cheapest T in my collection, it is also one of my favorites because of temperment.I completely forgot about that. Yes, the scopulae are enlarged on the metatarsus. I remember seeing that when I picked it up and thinking "this isn't an arboreal species?" What are the enlarged scopulae used for? So based on this factor I can safely say G. sp. concepcion?
Also, how much do these typically go for? I picked it up at my lps for $20 and it was sold to me as a "True Zebra" (A. seemanni). I knew otherwise and thought I was getting a P. scrofa.