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A. Avicularia sexing help

Pinkyx92

New Member
Messages
14
Location
Illinois
Hey I just got a Pink Toe the other day and unfortunately the shop had no info on it. I actually have a lot of research to do as far as identification goes.. I took some pictures of Mephala with my temporary phone so I apologize for the quality since they aren't perfect. Lend me your thoughts on whether Mephala is a male or female I will be forever grateful. c:

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nedaK

Well-Known Member
Messages
460
Location
Michigan
I think male but the shape of the flap is a little iffy. Is it possible you could take a new picture straight on without an angle to it?
 

Pinkyx92

New Member
Messages
14
Location
Illinois
My eyes are so bad I need a magnifying glass..and glasses. Unfortunately I have neither right now. I can't see any pronounced pedipalps but it is still young and I don't have a molt so I am relying on you guys. One minute I feel strongly Mephala is a female and the next I am sure he's a male. This is also my first Avicularia species so I am kind of in the dark about a few things. I only got the common name Pink Toe when I got the T. I felt awful for how they were keeping it and did some work in exchange for it. I thought she might have been A. Urticans m1 because of this pic of her.
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So right now I am just sure it is an Avicularia and when it ate and pooped last XD Ya know..the important stuff.
 

Tnoob

Well-Known Member
Messages
880
Location
Utah
My eyes are so bad I need a magnifying glass..and glasses. Unfortunately I have neither right now. I can't see any pronounced pedipalps but it is still young and I don't have a molt so I am relying on you guys. One minute I feel strongly Mephala is a female and the next I am sure he's a male. This is also my first Avicularia species so I am kind of in the dark about a few things. I only got the common name Pink Toe when I got the T. I felt awful for how they were keeping it and did some work in exchange for it. I thought she might have been A. Urticans m1 because of this pic of her. View attachment 38732 So right now I am just sure it is an Avicularia and when it ate and pooped last XD Ya know..the important stuff.
It's stupid cute. I want to snuggle it.
 

nedaK

Well-Known Member
Messages
460
Location
Michigan
My eyes are so bad I need a magnifying glass..and glasses. Unfortunately I have neither right now. I can't see any pronounced pedipalps but it is still young and I don't have a molt so I am relying on you guys. One minute I feel strongly Mephala is a female and the next I am sure he's a male. This is also my first Avicularia species so I am kind of in the dark about a few things. I only got the common name Pink Toe when I got the T. I felt awful for how they were keeping it and did some work in exchange for it. I thought she might have been A. Urticans m1 because of this pic of her. View attachment 38732 So right now I am just sure it is an Avicularia and when it ate and pooped last XD Ya know..the important stuff.
Avicularia avicularia morph type 1. I just call them double A’s.
 
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