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How to tell if my tarantula is mature?
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<blockquote data-quote="mschemmy" data-source="post: 232645" data-attributes="member: 39589"><p>Not an expert when it comes to this topic, but since I just started breeding myself I have been trying to learn as much as I can about sexual maturity of female tarantulas (I know that sounds really creepy ). One common thing I have heard about maturity is based on the size of the female. When she reaches 75% of her full size she should be ready to pair. I am not sure how scientifically correct this is. The other way is to check the molt to see if the spermatheca has become sclereotized, or turned black. Of course you will need a molt to confirm this. Maybe someone with more knowledge can expand upon this but that is what I have learned from my research.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mschemmy, post: 232645, member: 39589"] Not an expert when it comes to this topic, but since I just started breeding myself I have been trying to learn as much as I can about sexual maturity of female tarantulas (I know that sounds really creepy ). One common thing I have heard about maturity is based on the size of the female. When she reaches 75% of her full size she should be ready to pair. I am not sure how scientifically correct this is. The other way is to check the molt to see if the spermatheca has become sclereotized, or turned black. Of course you will need a molt to confirm this. Maybe someone with more knowledge can expand upon this but that is what I have learned from my research. [/QUOTE]
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