Sex my p. metallica sling (pretty clear pics)

[xhexdx]

Sexing metallicas is relatively easy, it has nothing to do with book lung placement or even epiandrous fusillae.

It's much easier to tell when they are slightly larger but you can consistently sex (metallica only) them by looking at the epigastric furrow...in females it's usually a straight slit accross, males will have a little "notch" "arrow" or "triangle" in the center of the furrow.

I have noticed this with the 8 rufilata specimens I have as well, even though you noted metallica only.

They are (in my opinion) pretty easy to sex ventrally. I'm still having a hard time dorsally sexing the damn things though.

 

[Cbarr]

Man that sure looks female to me, but i would definitely wait for the molt, I just dont see any of the male indicators.

Peace


C

As far as the notch in the top lip i dont think that only pertains to pokies only because i have noticed this in brachys males as well!!

 

[ftorres]

i say female

 

[Richard McJimsey]

I will have at least 6-8 females by the end of the year.

Will these be produced from the sacs you're expecting?

 

[robc]

Will these be produced from the sacs you're expecting?

I will be purchasing adult females.

 

[Noexcuse4you]

Poecilotheria are pretty easy to sex at 2". Here are some P. ornata I sexed. To tell you the truth, its easier to sex in person with a flashlight than it is by looking at pics. The notch present in the males reflects light pretty well. I can spot a male at half a glance.

Male

Female

Size

 

[ZergFront]

I will be purchasing adult females.

Wow, you must have some nice budget! 0.0 I'd be lucky to get one as a sling!

Still want to get some pokie exp. before ever even considering a P. metallica or the front page of AB is gonna be filled top to bottom with "HELP me!" topics. First things first tho, gonna get P. irminia before ever getting a pokie, changed my mind thinking of how angry my parents are gonna be if I get tagged. Maybe once I'm out of this house..

Looking forward to your breeding project Rob! Please, please do some videos! :worship:

 

[UrbanJungles]

I knew this technique was applicable to other Pokies but wasn't sure which ones, I know after looking at many metallicas it's been quite consistent at an early age.

You're welcome Rob
Remember me when you hatch out a blue wave...

Thanks Kyle for the great picture reference.

 

[Tunedbeat]

Sexing metallicas is relatively easy, it has nothing to do with book lung placement or even epiandrous fusillae.

It's much easier to tell when they are slightly larger but you can consistently sex (metallica only) them by looking at the epigastric furrow...in females it's usually a straight slit accross, males will have a little "notch" "arrow" or "triangle" in the center of the furrow.

Usually, this is true with all pokies not just metallicas.

Take this P. rufilata for example,

More photos available here.

 

[robc]

I knew this technique was applicable to other Pokies but wasn't sure which ones, I know after looking at many metallicas it's been quite consistent at an early age.

You're welcome Rob
Remember me when you hatch out a blue wave...

Thanks Kyle for the great picture reference.

I already had you in mind

 

[Talkenlate04]

I've been doing this for a long time.

Guess you have more to learn!

I agree based on what we see in those photos my vote is female as well.
(Rob I am risking my streak again ) What am I at with you anyway? 60 something sexed correctly? I think my streak with you is the longest I have had with anyone.

Anywho congrats on another metallica.

 

[robc]

Guess you have more to learn!

I agree based on what we see in those photos my vote is female as well.
(Rob I am risking my streak again ) What am I at with you anyway? 60 something sexed correctly? I think my streak with you is the longest I have had with anyone.

Anywho congrats on another metallica.

I think it's been 64 that you've sexed correctly...there was one that 90% of people said female and you had said male and you were right! Thanks, man!!

 

[UrbanJungles]

Guess you have more to learn!
.

:clap:

 

[jbm150]

Poecilotheria are pretty easy to sex at 2". Here are some P. ornata I sexed. To tell you the truth, its easier to sex in person with a flashlight than it is by looking at pics. The notch present in the males reflects light pretty well. I can spot a male at half a glance.

Male

Female

Size

I'm still a bit confused. In these particular pics, how can you tell one is male and the other female? The female looks like it has more squared-off anterior book lungs. The male's furrow looks like it has a tiny arch to it, is that the tip-off? The second metallica posted is an easy one. But these are more difficult for me

 

[UrbanJungles]

In this case forget the book lungs and everything else, all you need to concentrate on is the epygium (slit).
Strait across and it's a female, if you see a little arrow or point in the middle of the slit (on the side towards the spider's head) it's a male.

 

[robc]

:clap:

LOL...he got me!!!!

 

[UrbanJungles]

LOL...he got me!!!!

That was regarding a comment from the other Rob (Satellite), not you RobC. Even after many years we are all still learning.

Good luck with those metallicas man...hope you get tons!

 

[robc]

That was regarding a comment from the other Rob (Satellite), not you RobC. Even after many years we are all still learning.

Good luck with those metallicas man...hope you get tons!

LOL - oops!

I'm continously learning and I've learned a lot from this thread alone - thank you for all the great info!!!

 

[Ceratogyrus]

Thanx everybody for an awesome thread. Been struggling to sex my pokies as they always seem to destroy their moults even though I take them out soon after moulting.
Quick question, which species in your guys experience does this not work on?
I tried last night using this method on P.striata and can't seem to see any difference??? I sex those by dorsal patterning at the moment.
Also seemed to not work so great on P.formosa unless I only have females, and I haven't figured out their dorsal patterning yet (If its even possible).

On the good side, Ive been wondering for ages on my 2 rufilata and thanx to this thread have finally figured it out.

 

[GartenSpinnen]

Guess you have more to learn!

LOL...............