B smithi maturing size

[Catherine Procter]

Hi,

My SA female B smithi has just moulted. I'm not sure exactly how old she is.

What is generally the size that they will become mature? Eventually I want to breed her, but don't want to try and do it before she is big enough. I think it'll be getting to that time, but want to make sure before I try and get a male for her.

The moult she has just done is 5.5cm leg span. Is she now big enough to be considered adult?

I'd appreciate any advice,
Thanks

[Layla McInnes]

Hiya Catherine
Your smithi sounds like its still a juvenile. Females of this species typically reach around 5-6" (14-15cm)LS I think. So your spider prob has another couple of years before reaching adult size.