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A tale of 3 curlies + 1

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Not to be outdone by the other 2, Tinto, the smallest of the 3, opened the entrance to its burrow yesterday and today appeared at least its legs did :T:

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I finally managed to get all 3 curlies in one shot before Tinto dived for cover.

Tinto bottom left, Jalen top right and Coco bottom right.
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Tinto, the smallest moulted today, the first since I got it but no pics yet as it's in hiding.
 

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I thought it was time I updated the tale of these 3.

Coco was rehoused back in April into a 4'' cube having reached just over 1'' and spends all its time on the surface now.
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Jalen is still happy living on the bottom of its container
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Thanks. Coco is really unflappable but Tinto still dives down below if I get too close. I just hope Jalen will appear soon.
 

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Well, finally, Jalen has appeared on the surface having moulted at some point. I can see the old exo but it's right on the bottom of the container.
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Time for another update on these 3. They're really growing up now. Coco and Jalen are now in 11' x 6.25'' x 4'' containers and Tinto is in a 4" x 4" x 5"

Coco is now over 2" dls and spends all her time on the surface
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Jalen is around 1.5" dls and has a hole under the cork bark that it uses occasionally but usually stays out and about.
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Tinto
is a little smaller than Jalen and still runs to hide down its burrow now and again but is definitely spending a lot more time on the surface.
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This is such a great thread. Awesome to see an update on those 3. They have grown a lot since the first pictures you uploaded. They sure are looking good and very fluffy. Keep updating please :D

Thank you. I'm thrilled with the way they have grown and I've thoroughly enjoyed watching them develop. Coco's been with me 13 months now and the other 2 came 9 months ago.
 

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They sure have grown in that time. That is what i love about raising slings, you get to see them grow and change. My little A. Versicolor molted about a week ago and she transformed from her powder baby blue to bright and shiny purple and pink. I will be moving her on Sunday into a bigger enclosure. May your 3 curlies bring you much more joy.:)
 

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I was so nervous of raising slings at the beginning but I love it now, it's so amazing how much they can change after a moult.
 

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