Is my girl P irminia a boy?

Scorpionking20

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I know they are sexually dimorphic and after her last molt, she looks very much like a boy from pictures. I can't be certain though because it's the only one I've ever had, so I have no first hand reference. What do you think?
 

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roaddog

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It is a male. If you want to pair him up when he is mature, I have two females waiting!
 

xhexdx

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Uh...he is mature, roaddog.

OP - confirm it with a picture of the palps, please.
 

Bosing

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Yup, its a MM alright. Same as the one I had a couple of months back.
 

CAK

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If it is an MM there will be hooks, but very small and not as pronounced if I remember correctly.
 

Scorpionking20

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Sorry Joe...since I took this picture he's been huddled up in his little retreat. I'd harass him, but I hate doing that unless it's an absolute necessity. If he comes out in the next few day's I'll try to get a close up for you though.
 

Anastasia

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no need to see palps to confirm, it is a Mature male
Psalmopoeus irminia males are sexually dimorphic on their ultimate molt
 
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