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<blockquote data-quote="Stan Schultz" data-source="post: 229076" data-attributes="member: 28438"><p>First, based on the relative size of the fangs compared to the size of the sternum ("chest" plate, but remember that tarantulas do not really possess a chest), and the relative proportions of the epigynal plate, I'd judge that there's a 75% chance that it's a male. But, do not despair. You probably have a year or more before it matures. In the meantime you can polish and expand your familiarity of these creatures, and maybe find someone else in your area who has a female. Tarantula orgy, anyone?</p><p></p><p>Secondly, from my perspective, the cage is too small. The spider is so large that there're few places for it to rest that aren't a corner. It's not a crisis situation, so don't panic. But, at your earliest convenience it might be a good idea to move it too a cage maybe twice that size.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://werunique.us/schultz/Temperature.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 57, 130)">Temperature</span></strong></a> and <a href="http://werunique.us/schultz/Humidity.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 57, 130)">relative humidity</span></strong></a> considerations are vastly overblown by novice enthusiasts. And too many ignorant or unscrupulous pet shops use these two topics in an effort to inflate their bottom lines by selling virtually useless thermometers and humidity gauges. Check out the links at the beginning of this paragraph for loads of information on both topics.</p><p></p><p>While you're at it, I'd strongly recommend that you check out these webpages, too:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://werunique.us/schultz/myths00.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 57, 130)">Myths, Misconceptions, and Mistakes Perpetuated by Tarantula Enthusiast</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 57, 130)">s</span></strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://werunique.us/schultz/spiders.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 57, 130)">Spiders, Calgary</span></strong></a></p><p></p><p>Not only are you likely to save yourself a dead tarantula, but you might even save a little money in the process.</p><p></p><p>Be good to your little buddy, and your wallet!</p><p></p><p>Stan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stan Schultz, post: 229076, member: 28438"] First, based on the relative size of the fangs compared to the size of the sternum ("chest" plate, but remember that tarantulas do not really possess a chest), and the relative proportions of the epigynal plate, I'd judge that there's a 75% chance that it's a male. But, do not despair. You probably have a year or more before it matures. In the meantime you can polish and expand your familiarity of these creatures, and maybe find someone else in your area who has a female. Tarantula orgy, anyone? Secondly, from my perspective, the cage is too small. The spider is so large that there're few places for it to rest that aren't a corner. It's not a crisis situation, so don't panic. But, at your earliest convenience it might be a good idea to move it too a cage maybe twice that size. [URL='http://werunique.us/schultz/Temperature.html'][B][COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)]Temperature[/COLOR][/B][/URL] and [URL='http://werunique.us/schultz/Humidity.html'][B][COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)]relative humidity[/COLOR][/B][/URL] considerations are vastly overblown by novice enthusiasts. And too many ignorant or unscrupulous pet shops use these two topics in an effort to inflate their bottom lines by selling virtually useless thermometers and humidity gauges. Check out the links at the beginning of this paragraph for loads of information on both topics. While you're at it, I'd strongly recommend that you check out these webpages, too: [URL='http://werunique.us/schultz/myths00.html'][B][COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)]Myths, Misconceptions, and Mistakes Perpetuated by Tarantula Enthusiast[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B][COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)]s[/COLOR][/B] [URL='http://werunique.us/schultz/spiders.html'][B][COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)]Spiders, Calgary[/COLOR][/B][/URL] Not only are you likely to save yourself a dead tarantula, but you might even save a little money in the process. Be good to your little buddy, and your wallet! Stan [/QUOTE]
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