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E. campestratus molt sexing

mandylydena

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My Eupalaestrus campestratus started molting as I was heading to bed last night. They are still quite small, but it was a complete molt and was wondering if anyone had any idea if it’s male or female. It might be too hard to tell, but I appreciate any guesses! Thanks!
 

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Salatia

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I'm new at this. Where the line of hairs are between the 'upper' book lungs, is there a visible 'pocket'? Because it looks like there *might* be a structure there, in which case I'd think female, but I can't tell. And as I say, very new so definitely don't rely on me :p

What sort of DLS? Even just for the moult, it's helpful for giving experienced members a sense of how obvious things should be at their current size.
 

mandylydena

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I poked the area with a toothpick and I couldn’t find any separation or flap. My T is currently sprawled at the back of the enclosure and my tape measure says 2” DLS. They were 1” when I got them and this is the second molt.

I downloaded a macro app for my iPad and took this photo, probably not helpful, but I’ll post it anyway.

Thanks for trying to help! ☺️
 

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