Brachypelma boehmei

[tarantuladk]

My daughter thinks this is a male.

What do you guys think? In my opinion this looks like a female.

 

[tarantuladk]

Hi guys I'd really love some pointers here.

 

[boreece27]

Hi guys I'd really love some pointers here.

Just from my experience, it’s hard to tell, for sure, based on the outside appearance. The best method is to wait for a molt and sex it under a microscope. But based on its shape and structure, it very well could be female. I’m curious to hear what others think.

 

[tarantuladk]

Ok - interesting.
My daughter has a molt from "her" last molt. I'll try to post a picture of that as well.

 

[tarantuladk]

Does this help??

 

[boreece27]

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Does this help??

You would need to soak it in water and a drop of dish soap. This will help hydrate the molt so you can open up the abdomen part up. With that size you may be able to see with the naked eye wether it has the spermatheca (flap).