Sling molted while in transit

[SpiderDad61]

I bought a few slings, 1 being a 1/2" Chaco golden knee. I took it out of the straw it was in. It came out fine and after taking the tissue out of the other end of the straw, a molt was stuck to it!
So the sling molted while in the straw, while in transit!!! How cool is that??!!?

 

[Will]

That's crazy. Also, just looked up Chacao Golden Knee. That's one nice looking T

 

[Enn49]

I've had that happen a few times. The first time I thought it was a DOA as the exo was the first thing I saw, the last time was my A. laerta that lost 2 legs in the process (it's fine now though)

 

[SpiderDad61]

That's crazy. Also, just looked up Chacao Golden Knee. That's one nice looking T

Yea sorry, Grammastola pulchripes

 

[Tomoran]

Wow, I've heard of that happening before but never directly. So glad to hear that it is doing okay (and with a free size upgrade to boot )!

 

[SpiderDad61]

I've had that happen a few times. The first time I thought it was a DOA as the exo was the first thing I saw, the last time was my A. laerta that lost 2 legs in the process (it's fine now though)

I'd have been mad if it died but it's a freebie anyway. Still glad it's ok so far. They are beauties when adult

 

[SpiderDad61]

Wow, I've heard of that happening before but never directly. So glad to hear that it is doing okay (and with a free size upgrade to boot )!

Thx buddy!!!! How's the stirmi doing???
Mine has been hiding in the hide recently, and getting a bald patch. Can't imagine how big she'd be after a molt, being she's 8"+ now

 

[Tomoran]

How's it going, bud? Oh, man...she's going to be glorious after her next molt! I have to say, I'm still impressed with the size and stockiness of this species!

Mine are doing great...my two smaller ones have been munching large dubia and hissers like there is no tomorrow, and the female is currently in premolt. If all goes well, my big guy will be headed out for a breeding loan with a local guy.

 

[SpiderDad61]

How's it going, bud? Oh, man...she's going to be glorious after her next molt! I have to say, I'm still impressed with the size and stockiness of this species!

Mine are doing great...my two smaller ones have been munching large dubia and hissers like there is no tomorrow, and the female is currently in premolt. If all goes well, my big guy will be headed out for a breeding loan with a local guy.

Wow. Congrats. It's crazy. My 3-4" juvenile stirmi literally never turns a meal down. Large dubia, giant superworms, lager crickets, it murders everything that gets close, lol.
Good luck with the breeding. Lmk, bc I may take a sling from Ya!!!!

 

[SasyStace]

How cool is that! Take some pictures of your new babe and post them when you get a chance.. I love seeing everyones new babies

 

[SpiderDad61]

Ok will do. I put it in its new enclosure and showed it its starter burrow. Now it's innthere resting. I'll get pix as soon as it shows its purty face!

 

[Chubbs]

They're surprisingly tough. My P.striata molted while in transit.

 

[Wayne harper]

How strange my g pulchripes molted in the post a few weeks ago I thought at first the guy had sent me 2 by accident or was that hopeing it's absolutely fine. It's a brilliant little eater I have to stop the kids dropping more crickets in they love watching it eat and its never refused food yet