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Is it getting ready to molt?

SpiderMom13

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We’ve had this B.Smithi since just after Christmas. It hasn’t molted since we’ve had it. It’s looking kind of like it has mange. Quite a few bare looking spots. Is it getting ready to molt???
 

SpiderMom13

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Here’s a picture.
 

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Arachnoclown

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I'd say you still have a while. That abdomen will get super dark where the bald spot is.
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This female still had 2 weeks before she molted. She got really dark but I wasn't able to get a good picture.
 

SpiderMom13

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Thanks. At least I know that’s normal now. I’ll keep an eye on the bald spots for color change. I’ve added a better picture too.
Another thing, it’s been cozying up to the sidewall heat mat a lot lately. It hasn’t really been colder than usual, could this be part of that process?
 

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