B.Albopilosum- dodgy molt??

[Sam Sam]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas about this one. I have a 1" curly haired sling which has just shed. It seems to have a dark brownish patch on the top of it's abdomen. I think that maybe it hasn't come off entirely. I really don't want to handle it as it is too fast and tiny and I can't upload a pic as s/he is in a vial- you can not see anything. Other than keeping humidity at top range for this T what could/should I do?

Thanks in advance.

 

[RedCapTrio]

That patch is normal for slings and even adults. I just couldn't remember what it called.

 

[RedCapTrio]

After a short search through here, it is called "mirror patch". I do hope it's what you meant though.

 

[Sam Sam]

Thanks for your replies. It's definitely not that patch. I have had another look since and it has come away a little more. It defo looks like part of the abdomen is hanging on still by a little flap of skin. It seems to have progressed but I'll keep updating.

 

[Kymura]

you can take a tiny brush, make up or paint type and very lightly dab some clean water on it if it doesn't loosen on its own.
Sometimes it helps.

 

[Sam Sam]

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

 

[Zurchiboy]

Our B smithi sling has it too . nothing to worry about.

 

[kormath]

pictures would help.

 

[Sam Sam]

All you can see is dirt. It's the remnants of it's molt. I can now see its the carapace and a dry patch of the abdomen which is keeping it stuck.

 

[Sam Sam]

I'm going to do as @Kymura suggested. I'll keep you all updated.

 

[Sam Sam]

I managed to get it off. It must have known I was helping as it didn't even flinch. Came off quite easy after a few brushes with a wet paint brush and to finish, a dry one. Thanks.

 

[RedCapTrio]

Must have felt like a brush down. I think Ts like it too just like dogs do.