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That way, I can get a good look at the molt. I just love helping people out with this
So, when I can I am going to look at the abdomen for a bit that looks like the part highlighted. If that is present, it is female. If not, it is male. Is this a juvenile or an adult? If it's an adult I can just take a look at the pedipalps and see if they are large enough. If they are, I'm gonna go male. Link me to the fixed image so I can take a look. Thanks! - GermanGamer7
As of now I am going to guess male but this is in NO WAY a correct answer. Please comply with above and I can confirm for sure. Not trying to be pushy, sorry
- GermanGamer7
I'm not sure. What you want to do is get another photo just a little bit more forward between the rear most set of legs so that I can determine if any male fusillae are visible. These are a pair of spinnerettes that create the sperm web. These are visible in males earlier then the ultimate molt.... sometimes.
I sharpened the photo and enlarged it. I can't get it to upload for some reason, but it looks like I can just barely see some fusillae in the very top which would indicate a male. While there is a structure where the furrow would be in a female, it looks fused.
I'd give it a 70% chance of being male, but the only sure way to tell is to get a good molt. Once you have that, gently manipulate the furrow area from the inside to determine if a flap exists.
Some brave souls will anesthetize the tarantula with CO2 and using a Q-tip, gently manipulate from the exterior area only the furrow area to see if a flap moves or slightly opens. This procedure however is considered to risky and unnecessary unless you absolutely have to know right now.
The tarantula is gently pinch grabbed in one hand and the Q tip is in the other. The flap is moved but never penetrated. After all, it might be male!!
It's best to get a good molt & be happy until then.
