Question

[MassExodus]

Sorry, I'm at work, got distracted. As far as molting, this little female molted every few months, regularly, but she is NOT a fast grower, as people describe genics. She's medium, I think. She might speed up if I raise temps, but my T room is my bedroom and stays at 75.

Also, both my little and adult genic likes moist substrate. You won't see it mentioned much, but they are more moisture dependent than people say. I make a moist area, they are in it, every time.

 

[Madzoohouse]

She usually molts on the sponge i leave in her water. Thanks for the help. So it would not be uncommon for two molts in one month? I like when they molt because they are growing but it's quite nerve racking knowing something could go wrong any moment. I was just really trying to make sure she isn't sick or something.

 

[Scoolman]

I believe that is Acanthoscurria

 

[RedCapTrio]

Last pic looks like it's about to burst! Has this little one molted already? I'd be surprised if it hasn't.

 

[Madzoohouse]

She hasnt molted her second molt for me .. that's why I posted the original question. Does that discoloration and huge carapace look normal for premolt status? Or should i be worried?

 

[MassExodus]

No, no worry's. Mine has a butt just like it right now. She's in premolt. Sometimes mine will stay like that for awhile, and still accept food.

 

[RedCapTrio]

Yup, no worries. Me, just surprised. LOL.

 

[kormath]

Let me know how the molt goes. I'm curious as i'm awaiting arrival of my son's genic His GBB molted like clockwork for the first 4, a month apart to the day almost. Now it's been 3 months going on 4 since his last molt. Feeding hasn't changed other than a failure attempt of Dubai the last 2 weeks. My son says his legs are starting to darken like they did the last times he molted so maybe he's finally getting ready.

 

[Madzoohouse]

No, no worry's. Mine has a butt just like it right now. She's in premolt. Sometimes mine will stay like that for awhile, and still accept food.

Sorry didn't see your post...was waiting to get an answer in my original post.thank you I do feel much better knowing that is a normal appearance ..I have heard of fungal infections in tarantula's and was concerned that me be her issue.I am very relieved to say the least thank you

 

[Scoolman]

@MassExodus I agree, I keep amoist area in my girls enclosure too.
@Madzoohouse she definitely looks pre molt, moisten a portion of the sub to raise humidity a bit. And yes slings can molt twice in one month, especialy if being well fed.