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P. irminia - sexual dimorphism

Enn49

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I know a mature female is orange on black whereas the male is grey but at what stage does this happen? I ask because mine has moulted recently and is very dark with bright orange now at around 2''

 

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The color doesn't change until it matures into a male.

Thanks, I thought that might be the case but I was being hopeful. I'll just enjoy that gorgeous colour while I can :T:
 
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