A.Geniculata spermathecae

[Leanne King-Smith]

Here are pics of my 2 female A.Genics spermathecae. The spids were about 2.5" when they moulted, and are about 14 months old. The spermathecae are very small.

Moult 1


Moult 2

Am waiting on the 3rd A.Genic to moult now, from the same sac.

[Craig Moore]

How big do T's have to be in order to determine their sex? A reptile shop near me has this same species and it's around 3", when I asked if they knew the sex they said "we think it's probably a female." "Probably" ain't good enough determination for me haha...especially when they're asking 50 notes for it.

[Phil Rea]

How big do T's have to be in order to determine their sex? A reptile shop near me has this same species and it's around 3", when I asked if they knew the sex they said "we think it's probably a female." "Probably" ain't good enough determination for me haha...especially when they're asking 50 notes for it.

It depends on the species, but much much earlier than 3". You have to examine a moult though.

[Craig Moore]

The owner also advised that with the younger tarantulas that the moult has to be fresh off the T in order to determine sex, is that true?

[Phil Rea]

The owner also advised that with the younger tarantulas that the moult has to be fresh off the T in order to determine sex, is that true?

No, it's utter tosh

Does he think that the spiders's developing sexual organs evaporate over time or something?

As long as the relevant bits are still present and intact, then the age of the moult shouldn't be an issue.

Nice pictures by the way Leanne

[Colin D Wilson]

No, it's utter tosh

Lovely phrase and captures the mood nicely...

Nice pictures by the way Leanne

I agree, nicely taken.

[Craig Moore]

Thanks Phil haha...I had a gut feeling. What I'm thinking is that he does know the sex (ie male) and is trying to give it to me at an inflated price.

[Leanne King-Smith]

Thanks Phil and Colin