Lampropelma Violaceopes Sexual Dimorphism

[lalberts9310]

Hahahahaha so long as you didnt name him cupid.. *nudge nudge*

No I think I'll name him poop.. don't think anything else fits their description better:laugh:

 

[BobGrill]

Come on, the males honestly aren't THAT bad looking. The coloration to me looks similar to some Aphonopelma species. I just think it's the disappointment of not ending up with a female that gets people hating on them so much.

 

[Poec54]

Come on, the males honestly aren't THAT bad looking. The coloration to me looks similar to some Aphonopelma species. I just think it's the disappointment of not ending up with a female that gets people hating on them so much.

Without the males there's no slings.

 

[lalberts9310]

Come on, the males honestly aren't THAT bad looking. The coloration to me looks similar to some Aphonopelma species. I just think it's the disappointment of not ending up with a female that gets people hating on them so much.

We don't hate them man (personally I love L. Violaceopes, gorgeous!), someone on here mentioned that his was 'poop green', lol that's where all this is coming from. But we definitely don't hate them (how could someone hate such a beautiful specie?) :giggle:

 

[viper69]

Greetings community,

For those who have knowledge of L. Violaceopes, do they exhibit any sexual dimorphism in terms of coloration before maturing? If so, at what age/diameter? Just curious if juveniles/sub-adults males and females look any different. Thank you for any insight you can offer.

Cheers.

Before the males ugly color change you can sex them via the "dot method". I've done it twice sadly.

 

[MrsHaas]

Poop green is actually my favorite color! Seriously

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I believe the actual color is a dulled, olived chartreuse

 

[BobGrill]

I wouldn't call the males ugly. Not the most attractive looking, but ugly is a bit of a stretch. I don't consider any tarantula ugly.

 

[eldondominicano]

Poop green is actually my favorite color! Seriously

---------- Post added 01-18-2015 at 11:38 AM ----------

I believe the actual color is a dulled, olived chartreuse

you must be a fan of chidren then lol.. Which there is nothing wrong with that of course

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Come on, the males honestly aren't THAT bad looking. The coloration to me looks similar to some Aphonopelma species. I just think it's the disappointment of not ending up with a female that gets people hating on them so much.

I totally agree. This was discussed on another thread last week as well. Males are underestimated due to life span, and in most species, lack of aesthetic appeal.

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Without the males there's no slings.

But as Poec said, no male, no babies. It will always take two to tango with T's.

 

[lalberts9310]

I have a P.Irminia, and by the looks of it I suspect male (I hope for a female real bad, males aren't as physically appealing as females), but I love that little thing so much, even if it molts out male, I would cry the day he passes.

 

[eldondominicano]

I have a P.Irminia, and by the looks of it I suspect male (I hope for a female real bad, males aren't as physically appealing as females), but I love that little thing so much, even if it molts out male, I would cry the day he passes.

I just lost one of my MM Avics last week

 

[BobGrill]

I thought the tarantula we were discussing was Lampropelma violaceopes.

 

[lalberts9310]

I thought the tarantula we were discussing was Lampropelma violaceopes.

Hahahahaha lol.. sorry:giggle:

 

[cold blood]

I thought the tarantula we were discussing was Lampropelma violaceopes.

Were being the operative word..as in past tense....get with the new program Bob.


(joking, of course)

 

[BobGrill]

Were being the operative word..as in past tense....get with the new program Bob.


(joking, of course)

Of course we can't skip the jokes, that's the best part.

 

[MrDave]

Without the males there's no slings.

Am always learning something new on this forum...

 

[Poec54]

Am always learning something new on this forum...

Some people seem to forget basic biology, and act like their spider has somehow betrayed them when it's discovered that it's a male.

 

[MrDave]

Some people seem to forget basic biology, and act like their spider has somehow betrayed them when it's discovered that it's a male.

No doubt. But if any of mine turn out male, I won't be too upset if I have to I'll give/sell/trade them to a breeder and be forced to replace them with another sling.

 

[eldondominicano]

No doubt. But if any of mine turn out male, I won't be too upset if I have to I'll give/sell/trade them to a breeder and be forced to replace them with another sling.

Your one of few people who understand this. Truth is mot people do not appreciate Male T's. How do we know? We hear and see it all the time.

 

[cold blood]

Oddly, I've never raised a male to maturity....in the past I always seemed to end up with females, but I do have several atm that are young males...they make me excited. I recently received my first MM, along with a MF (thanks poec, thanks a ton...invaluable experience it was and will be)....that MM provided me with my first pairing...followed by a second. Having a MM to me is one of the most exciting things possible, especially if I have a MF of the species already.

With a female, it takes a long time (with many species) to mature....males get there quick (some ridiculously quick) and have the potential to provide a much quicker avenue to babies from a sling. With a place like AB available, it really makes finding someone with a female that's willing to pair that MM with pretty darn easy. Thanks AB members for being there for all those MM's. :smile:

 

[awiec]

Oddly, I've never raised a male to maturity....in the past I always seemed to end up with females, but I do have several atm that are young males...they make me excited. I recently received my first MM, along with a MF (thanks poec, thanks a ton...invaluable experience it was and will be)....that MM provided me with my first pairing...followed by a second. Having a MM to me is one of the most exciting things possible, especially if I have a MF of the species already.

With a female, it takes a long time (with many species) to mature....males get there quick (some ridiculously quick) and have the potential to provide a much quicker avenue to babies from a sling. With a place like AB available, it really makes finding someone with a female that's willing to pair that MM with pretty darn easy. Thanks AB members for being there for all those MM's. :smile:

I find it to be a positive thing when I get a male, due to space and financial constraints, I can now trade him in for something new and start the cycle all over again. I do find the "moss green" of the males to be nice, I can't ever really say a spider is ugly, they all have their charm in their own way.