Spermathecae Resource Thread

[Casey K]

Lol, I've seen a few of those... Where it's just like vag of the century!

Right!!!

 

[HerpBoy45]

The p. metallica is confusing to me. I swear those pics look like there is a flap.

 

[Vanessa]

At what size should I be starting to look? I have a really good macro lens, which will pick up a lot of detail in a ventral shot, but I think my new one is still too young/small at 1".

 

[viper69]

At what size should I be starting to look? I have a really good macro lens, which will pick up a lot of detail in a ventral shot, but I think my new one is still too young/small at 1".

Depends on species, some Ts can be easily sexed w/out lens at 1-2". Molt confirmed is the best.

 

[Vanessa]

Depends on species, some Ts can be easily sexed w/out lens at 1-2". Molt confirmed is the best.

Is it too soon on this one? Because if it is too soon - I won't bother fiddling with their moult until they are bigger.

 

[viper69]

Is it too soon on this one? Because if it is too soon - I won't bother fiddling with their moult until they are bigger.

What species is it???

 

[Vanessa]

What species is it???

Sorry, a G. pulchra.

 

[Paulhodgkinson]

I think perhaps the best way to help people learn to sex would be just to show photos of each gender. I will get the ball rolling. This is a female B. smithi.
molt:

Note the flap on the molt. Its the give-away for females. Absense of some sort of flap indicates a male, but remember to look closely! Some are tricky.
ventrally:

1. Males, especially more mature males may have a patch of somewhat thick hairs here.
2. More of a lip (this is where males deposit sperm). Males sometimes appear to have a "hole".
3. In comparison, females have a farther distance between the second book lungs.
4. Males sometimes appear to have a "half circle" patch. It is absent here. Sorry, its asymetrical.
The other two things have no significance, i just couldnt help myself :8o

My unsexed b.smithi is on its back moulting right now! Thankyou for putting this post on

 

[Paulhodgkinson]

My unsexed b.smithi is on its back moulting right now! Thankyou for putting this post on

Am I correct in saying this is a female???? Are the two 'eyes' below the 'mouth' the spermathacae? (Sorry if spelling incorrect)

 

[Shampain88]

P.Vespertinus male?

 

[Mloren]

Hi!

I am new here and new to "sexing" tarantulas, could someone please help me with this molt from my L. striatipes?
My guess is female but as I said I am new and like to know if I am right.

Thanks
Michael

 

[z32upgrader]

Hi!

I am new here and new to "sexing" tarantulas, could someone please help me with this molt from my L. striatipes?
My guess is female but as I said I am new and like to know if I am right.

Thanks
Michael
View attachment 210886

100% female

 

[Flexzone]

Hi!

I am new here and new to "sexing" tarantulas, could someone please help me with this molt from my L. striatipes?
My guess is female but as I said I am new and like to know if I am right.

Thanks
Michael
View attachment 210886

Congrats, That's female alright.

 

[Mloren]

Great, thanks

 

[Dustynn89]

I think perhaps the best way to help people learn to sex would be just to show photos of each gender. I will get the ball rolling. This is a female B. smithi.
molt:

Note the flap on the molt. Its the give-away for females. Absense of some sort of flap indicates a male, but remember to look closely! Some are tricky.
ventrally:

1. Males, especially more mature males may have a patch of somewhat thick hairs here.
2. More of a lip (this is where males deposit sperm). Males sometimes appear to have a "hole".
3. In comparison, females have a farther distance between the second book lungs.
4. Males sometimes appear to have a "half circle" patch. It is absent here. Sorry, its asymetrical.
The other two things have no significance, i just couldnt help myself :8o

Thanks man! I've always just waited for maturing. This is awesome!

 

[Vanessa]

G. pulchripes female approximately 3.5".



G. pulchripes male approximately 4".

 

[Haemus]

Dummy here sexing via exuvia for the first time and could use some clarification. Here's a shot:

Here's the same shot at 100% zoom:

Despite all the threads and diagrams, I'm still somewhat confused at what I'm looking at lol. Am I correct that the green highlighted area is the spermatheca indicative of a female? Thanks in advance

 

[z32upgrader]

Dummy here sexing via exuvia for the first time and could use some clarification. Here's a shot:
View attachment 220021
Here's the same shot at 100% zoom:
View attachment 220023
Despite all the threads and diagrams, I'm still somewhat confused at what I'm looking at lol. Am I correct that the green highlighted area is the spermatheca indicative of a female? Thanks in advance

Great photos! Yes, that is exactly what you should be looking for. This is female. What's the species?

 

[Haemus]

Great photos! Yes, that is exactly what you should be looking for. This is female. What's the species?

Sorry, forgot to mention, Grammostola pulchripes

 

[OliverWhatever]

This is the best quality I can get with a smartphone camera through dusty plastic.
Anyone got any input? I've been trying to get my hands on an exuvium, but most of the time it is too mangled to be useful.