Legs on legs??

[N1ghTMaRe]

Can anyone tell me what these little legs are on my tarantulas's legs

 

[Konstantin]

Hi there.
Congratulations Its a boy!!!!
Many tarantula species once the male have their ultimate (in most cases last) moult males grow those hooks to help them with mating.
Regards Konstantin

 

[m0lsx]

They are called Tibial Hooks. Those little legs (hooks,) are why we say a male has hooked out. Not every species of T, have them. But they are a visible sign your Male, has now matured.

 

[Oursapoil]

"When male tarantulas reach maturity, right before they set out on their quest, they develop a special set of clasps on their front legs called “tibial hooks.” Tibial hooks serve a single purpose: to fasten underneath the female's fangs during courtship, allowing him to keep danger at arm's length, so to speak".

 

[N1ghTMaRe]

Hi there.
Congratulations Its a boy!!!!
Many tarantula species once the male have their ultimate (in most cases last) moult males grow those hooks to help them with mating.
Regards Konstantin

Oh wow that’s some news ahaha thank you for letting me know x

 

[Konstantin]

What species is he?

 

[DustyD]

So I guess they hook out so that they can hook up.

 

[Noodlelove]

"When male tarantulas reach maturity, right before they set out on their quest, they develop a special set of clasps on their front legs called “tibial hooks.” Tibial hooks serve a single purpose: to fasten underneath the female's fangs during courtship, allowing him to keep danger at arm's length, so to speak".

Well there's no doubt about tibial hooks being useful. Spider females are a handful.

 

[Arachnoclown]

"When male tarantulas reach maturity, right before they set out on their quest, they develop a special set of clasps on their front legs called “tibial hooks.” Tibial hooks serve a single purpose: to fasten underneath the female's fangs during courtship, allowing him to keep danger at arm's length, so to speak".

Tell this guy that...his hooks aren't big enough.

 

[MBullock]

They're BDSM organs

 

[DustyD]

Tell this guy that...his hooks aren't big enough. View attachment 60989

What was the outcome? Those are some impressive fangs she's showing.

 

[Noodlelove]

What was the outcome? Those are some impressive fangs she's showing.

I'm afraid for him