Haplopelma sp."Vietnam" mating pictures

[Lopez]

I haven't posted any pictures in a long while, so here are a few.

Same as most Haplopelma matings - a little gentle stroking from the male, some slapping, dis-coordinated drumming responses from the female, a VERY aggressive pairing (he "rapes" the female while she struggles madly) and then he jumped out of her way and landed on the floor (Pic 8)

http://www.vsupermarket.co.uk/~lopez/MySpiders/Vietnammating01.jpg

http://www.vsupermarket.co.uk/~lopez/MySpiders/Vietnammating02.jpg

http://www.vsupermarket.co.uk/~lopez/MySpiders/Vietnammating03.jpg

http://www.vsupermarket.co.uk/~lopez/MySpiders/Vietnammating04.jpg

http://www.vsupermarket.co.uk/~lopez/MySpiders/Vietnammating05.jpg

http://www.vsupermarket.co.uk/~lopez/MySpiders/Vietnammating06.jpg

http://www.vsupermarket.co.uk/~lopez/MySpiders/Vietnammating07.jpg

http://www.vsupermarket.co.uk/~lopez/MySpiders/Vietnammating08.jpg

[Zorack]

very nice pictures, it looks like the male hurt one of its legs :(, is he ok

[Lopez]

very nice pictures, it looks like the male hurt one of its legs :(, is he ok
He's fine, just made a "leap of faith" and landed awkwardly, freezing on the spot. He'll live to fight another day....made of tough stuff this one - he's already had one palp savaged in a previous pairing but it still seems up to the job

[manville]

very nice tarantula and good luck on it.

[Vanan]

Congrats! Too bad you're way across the big pond. Would love to get some slings when you have em. Need to find a mate for my female someday. Beautiful Haplopelma species.

[Randolph XX()]

i am curious how did u find they are the right pair to breed since lotta H.sp male looks so close?any tips to share?