Hi all,
I have tried to make google my friend in this case but to no avail. Here's the story... my local pet shop has an absolutely stunning juvie P. regalis for sale - it is quite overpriced but after having it in my thoughts and even a dream last night I want it quite desperately. However, I'd like to be sure that it isn't a male... I've heard that they can be sexed visualy i.e. the male and female have a clearly different appearance. The juvie is only about 6 or 7 cm long, can sex be judged at this age? If so can anyone show me a clear depiction of a male and female?

Cheers,
BP

Got a mature female regalis in magnificent shape on the site www.petbugs.co.za could give you a decent discount if you are interested. Also got 2.5cm slings that i can give you at R140
cheers
tim

If Tim has one, grab it. Then at least you know what the sex is. I don't think the patterns are well enough developed at a young age to be sure. P regalis is not named "regalis" for nothing. A mature female is truly a regal spider.

I'm in agreement with you on that one. They look incredible! Tim, you have a PM