Is this Mold?

[Hayden Daniels]

Hey guys, I noticed today that there is some white stuff forming in a few spots in the bottom of my T's terrarium. All three spots are below the substrate and against the glass. If it is mold, what should I do about it? And is it harmful to my T?

 

[spidey noob]

hi, the bits on the glass look like spider pooooo to me its best to pick any white bits off the substrate when ever u see them.

 

[Therasoid]

hi, the bits on the glass look like spider pooooo to me its best to pick any white bits off the substrate when ever u see them.

+1
Agree on the "poo".
Isn't this your G. rosea enclosure? It will usually go to the enclosure sides to poo. Just remove it and any bolus you see in there. I wouldn't worry too much.
With nearly 100 Ts, cage maintenance, for me, is the most time consuming, just part of good husbandry practice.

 

[Hayden Daniels]

Thanks so much! And yes it is my G. Rosea's enclosure. Just wanting to eliminate any variables to tell why he could be acting defensive lately, I think he's just going into pre-molt and is a little sensitive. Again thanks for the help.

 

[swimbait]

Thanks so much! And yes it is my G. Rosea's enclosure. Just wanting to eliminate any variables to tell why he could be acting defensive lately, I think he's just going into pre-molt and is a little sensitive. Again thanks for the help.

Do you know its a he? If this is a mature male it will be its last molt

 

[RedCapTrio]

Hi, not to hijack this thread or anything but I would just like to have the original questions answered.

If it is mold, what do we do with it? and is there a significant effect it can have on the T?

Thanks in advance for any reply.

 

[Entity]

If it is mold, remove it. if it seems to be spreading, full tear down and through cleaning is in order. Mold can kill ur tarantula.