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Message: <blockquote data-quote="octanejunkie" data-source="post: 199273" data-attributes="member: 3872">We bought our fist sling in 2015, B albopilosum, now T albopilosus. Turned out to be male. Bought 3 more slings and 2 of those turned out to be male, too. Based on my experience I figured I had a 25% chance of getting a female, so I started buying in batches of 4 plus. I have since disproven my original theory, but I still buy in batches when buying slings, for various reasons.If you want a female, regardless of your purpose, pony up and buy a female.If your prize T turns out to be male, you can always ship him out to stud. If you want a 30- year friend, buy a proven female. If you want to breed you are going to need a few females and fresh males when you need them, specifically when your females are ready to pair. Timing is everything when breeding.If you are just looking to grow your collection, maybe find the nicest display specimens, they buy at any frequency or depth your heart desires. The world is your oyster, go nuts.</blockquote>