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Losing Hair

P4cifico

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My Chilean Redhair seems to be losing hair around there back of her behind area. Is this a sign of infection or irritation? The pic below shows what I am describing. Thanks for your help.
 

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Ceratogyrus

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This is normal for new worlds especially before they moult.
Can you get a better pic of the spiders front legs and pedipalps from a side on view though. It's looking a lot like a mature male which means it could be at the end of its life if I am seeing what I think I am.
 

P4cifico

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Here is the sideview. Ive had it for 6 years so I don't think its a male.
 

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Sabeth

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Bald spots are normal, these are the result of the tarantula rubbing away its bristles. The color of the skin is pink or tan in intermolt, and turns very dark when the spider goes into premolt. After the molt, there will be an entirely new set of bristles so the bald spot will be gone.
 

Ceratogyrus

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Can't see nicely on the pic.
Sorry for the questions, as I don't know your level of experience, but do you know what to look for in a mature male? The enlarged pedipalps and hooks on the front legs. G.rosea grow slowly, so could still be a male.
 
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