Male G. Rosea

[BigSam]

I think my G. Rosea has hit mature stage. How do you tell if they hit that stage. And for some reason I think he is a male. figures, How do I take a pic of his under side so you can tell ?? Do I roll him over or how do I do it ??

Sam,

 

[Telson]

hi

If it is a male you will be able to tell when it is mature by the tibial spurs on the first set of legs. I'd like to know myself how to tell if a female is of breedable age though.

 

[BigSam]

He does have like little hooks on his toes, does that mean he is a male ??

Sam,

 

[pelo]

Look at pronty's post about his male rosea postultimate molt(molted skin pics).If you look close enough on the front legs you will notice the tibial spurs/hooks.A definite way to tell your male is mature....peace..

 

[dennis]

Here is one of the hooks on my male G. rosea.


Dennis

 

[BigSam]

How many hooks do they have ??

Sam,

 

[dennis]

1 Hook on every front leg ... so, 2 hooks


Dennis

 

[BigSam]

oh ok, I don't see any hooks, Are they hard to find ??

Sam,

 

[dennis]

They're not too hard to find. Just let him raise a leg, and check. If there are not hooks, you can be sure it's no mature male .



Dennis