It’s a male :(

[babyjacks]

Thank you everyone for posting and asking questions. I apologize if I don’t reply right away. But please don’t be rude over it, that’s ridiculous. I will post and answer when I have time. I’m officially an adult now and have a lot going on, I rarely get free time(Adulting is so hard, props to all adults). & I’m exhausted more than half the time so I’d rather sleep than go on my phone. Also keep in mind my T is literally 1 inch and it’s pretty hard to take pics of those tiny hooks I’m talking about but when I do I’ll post it

 

[ilovebrachys]

Yeah and we’re gonna start a fb group called Transrantulas Against Transphobes lol

Great name id like to see the group logo

 

[babyjacks]

Sounds to me like a mature Male, they ‘hook’ out on their two front legs. It seems that’s what you’re seeing, Tarantulas can’t change sex but there are tell tale signs when a Male specifically matures out.

Thank you! is it true that mature males die faster?

 

[T-Baby]

Thank you! is it true that mature males die faster?

Once a male matures his existence is mainly based on finding a female, they tend to go off food in search of females. No/little food and constantly moving in search means a short lift span after maturing.
When/if they find a female it’s not uncommon they are eaten by the female. Obviously if you don’t breed then that’s not an issue.
If you post a picture of what you’re seeing it’ll be easier for everyone to identify for you

 

[Enn49]

I'd love to see photos of these claws as if it is just 1" is seems very small to mature unless it is a dwarf species.

 

[ilovebrachys]

I'd love to see photos of these claws as if it is just 1" is seems very small to mature unless it is a dwarf species.

If I remember rightly its a C.sellatus ?!

 

[T-Baby]

It’s all speculation, without a picture it’s hard to give a definitive answer.
Zoom or a macro lens would work wonders for that, just saying

 

[spodermin]

I've financed my entire collection off of males. A Male is extremely valuable if you know how to play the game.

This is so true. Biggest mistake I made getting into the hobby was thinking only females are worth anything

 

[spodermin]

TRANSRANTULA AAAAHA

 

[Avicularia Kael]

Whoa chill, what’s your problem? Not everyone has the time of day. Just because I’m young doesn’t mean I’m always on my phone. And what even is a thut?

Don’t listen to him, he doesn’t understand the concept of being “inactive.”

 

[Arachnoclown]

@babyjacks like this....

 

[babyjacks]

If I remember rightly its a C.sellatus ?!

Yes it is

 

[babyjacks]

This is the best pic I’ve taken so far lol, you can barelyyy see what I’m talking about. It’s a dwarf, just 1 inch, so cute

 

[babyjacks]

Don’t listen to him, he doesn’t understand the concept of being “inactive.”

Thank you, that’s very kind of you

 

[Enn49]

It definitely looks like a mature male to me so the chances are it won't moult again. Sadly the dwarf Ts don't live as long as the larger species.

 

[menavodi]

It definitely looks like a mature male to me so the chances are it won't moult again. Sadly the dwarf Ts don't live as long as the larger species.

@babyjacks ... you better look for a female

 

[PanzoN88]

@babyjacks ... you better look for a female

I'm going to reiterate this statement, yet I'll take it one step further:

Instead of looking for "A" female you should look for 2, 3, 4, 5, you know what just go crazy with additions, a C. sellatus female is bound to show up eventually.

 

[babyjacks]

I'm going to reiterate this statement, yet I'll take it one step further:

Instead of looking for "A" female you should look for 2, 3, 4, 5, you know what just go crazy with additions, a C. sellatus female is bound to show up eventually.

I wouldn’t know where to start I live in Utah and I barely even found a Cyriocosmus

 

[PanzoN88]

I wouldn’t know where to start I live in Utah and I barely even found a Cyriocosmus

The tarantula gods work in wonderous ways. There is always online ordering from vendors like palp friction or forum member @Austin S.

I listed those two for good reason, as they would be more likely to have something along the lines of C. sellatus than other vendors (and you can get even more adds in the process.

 

[Predaking5]

I have 2 females. 1 of them is definitely mature, the other is a subadult and is smaller than the other one. They are both Cyriocosmus sellatus. I live in California. I myself have not been in this hobby for very long, but I'm willing to help your male Cyriocosmus sellatus out. I don't know how this loaning thing works, but if you're interested, let me know. Maybe we can arrange for something, idk.

I also live somewhat locally to someone here who has stated that he is willing to guide me through the process of breeding T's.

Or, if loaning out your male is not something that is feasible, I can offer to buy your male off of you. I am flexible either way.

The photo I attached is the subadult female. I couldn't find a good photo that shows the carapace for the other female and it is currently hiding in its burrow. I can post a pic of the other female when it comes out.