Matured T's

[Mr. P]

I always see people posting that a particular T matured on specific date. My question is how do you now that they matured on that date?

 

[Enn49]

They mature on the date they moulted last.

 

[Mr. P]

They mature on the date they moulted last.

Yes, but how do you know when that is? Example: I have two B. Smithi females, one is 3.5 inches and one is 4 inches. How will I know when they are considered MF.

 

[Enn49]

The general rule seems to be once the female reaches 2/3 of her expected maximum size then she is ready to breed or when the spermathecae is fully formed.

 

[Whitelightning777]

It's much easier with males. They hook out or get bulbous palps etc.