Hello! Hope everyone is doing well. Today I was lucky enough to catch my Lasiodora Parahybana beginning to molt. Not wanting the opportunity of a good view to pass, I took a couple photos and was hoping to get some help with ventral sexing, if at all possible. I know it's not the most reliable method, but I figured it would be nice to give that a try while I wait for the molt. (I'm still inexperienced on sexing with a molt as well, I will admit.)
I hope these photos are clear enough to get a good view. Since it is molting, I only took 2 photos so as not to disturb it. This particular spider is around 3 years old and its DLS is around 3.5", I'd say. (If this info helps.)
Based on guides I have read through, my gut is saying male. I think I see an "arch" but I'm not positive.
I'm a complete n00b when it comes to sexing tarantulas, so any help/insight is greatly appreciated!
I hope these photos are clear enough to get a good view. Since it is molting, I only took 2 photos so as not to disturb it. This particular spider is around 3 years old and its DLS is around 3.5", I'd say. (If this info helps.)
Based on guides I have read through, my gut is saying male. I think I see an "arch" but I'm not positive.
I'm a complete n00b when it comes to sexing tarantulas, so any help/insight is greatly appreciated!
Can see a clear slit there!
