N. vulpinus molted

MrT

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My N. vulpinus molted yesterday,
Man does it look sweet now.
Did you catch the fact I didn't call it "her" anymore.:(
I would have bet money it was a female, going into this molt. But after inspecting its skin, and looking at its front legs, I beleive she is a he. Theres no tibal hooks, so its not mature yet.
I guess I better start looking for a mature female now. Hopefully it wont molt again for a year or so

Too bad, so sad,

Ernie
 

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Tito

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Beatiful T Ernie!! And great pics.
 

dennis

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it sure isnt as fat as it was before the molt .... or am i just looking wrong?
 

MrT

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Originally posted by dennie
it sure isnt as fat as it was before the molt .... or am i just looking wrong?
Your looking at it correctly, its abdomen is 3 times smaller than it was. Thats another reason I think it a boy.

Ernie
 

Joy

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Originally posted by MrT
My N. vulpinus molted yesterday,
Man does it look sweet now.
Did you catch the fact I didn't call it "her" anymore.:(
I would have bet money it was a female, going into this molt. But after inspecting its skin, and looking at its front legs, I beleive she is a he. Theres no tibal hooks, so its not mature yet.
I guess I better start looking for a mature female now. Hopefully it wont molt again for a year or so

Too bad, so sad,

Ernie
A beautiful spider, whatever its sex. I just love the "fuzziness" :)

Joy
 
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