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Can someone help me sex my Chaco Golden Knee?
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My vote is females. Others will weigh in, and you'll know pretty soon. Welcome.
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Thank you walter!
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Thank you for the warm welcome.
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To be honest, I've accidentally ruined the molt while trying to examine it .
But here's another picture with a better lighting. Hopefully you can see it.Attachments
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I'm not great at sexing but I'd say female.
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It's a lady, I'm guessing because the bottom book lungs are really spaced out
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I'm terrible at vent sexing, and it's frustrating to see a fresh molt sitting next to it that i could sex and give you a 100% answer..sorry man If it helps, usb microscopes can be had fairly cheap. A couple of bread tie wires, or fine tweezers, and google "tarantula spermathecae index" , plus a few practice molts, and you can sex any spider you have, as long as its large enough. Not preaching, just encouraging. Youll tear a few up but you'll get the hang of it pretty fast. Try it! (Actually a good magnifying glass works too)
If it helps, usb microscopes can be had fairly cheap. A couple of bread tie wires, or fine tweezers, and google "tarantula spermathecae index" , plus a few practice molts, and you can sex any spider you have, as long as its large enough. Not preaching, just encouraging. Youll tear a few up but you'll get the hang of it pretty fast. Try it! (Actually a good magnifying glass works too)
Hadn't heard that one before, is that really an indicator?
I'm too much of a newb at this to tell by the vent pics.
