Sling Premolt

[TylerExotic]

Hey guys! Can anybody tell the difference between a really stuffed sling and one in premolt? Here is my new 3rd instar (I’m assuming) P. sazimai that a few days ago, ate half a mealworm and a huge Dubia drumstick within 24 hours. Premolt or just stuffed??

 

[Teresaisrad]

Could be both.

 

[x_raphael_xx]

I haven’t seen my N.chromatus sling for a bit as shes been hiding. She finally came out last night and I was surprised how large she is.
Queen Gohma definitely doesn’t need a meal for a day or two

 

[TylerExotic]

I haven’t seen my N.chromatus sling for a bit as shes been hiding. She finally came out last night and I was surprised how large she is.
Queen Gohma definitely doesn’t need a meal for a day or two View attachment 59700

Wow and I thought mine looked ready to burst lol

 

[x_raphael_xx]

Wow and I thought mine looked ready to burst lol

I was actually worried she wasn't eating lol. I've only been feeding her the odd fly once/twice a week.
She's now on a diet!

 

[Tarantulafeets]

Nope, not in premolt yet, because small slings are fairly translucent, their overall body turns darker. Here's an example with my O philippinus:

Normal:

Premolt:

Post molt:

And also because they they are wearing clothes too tight for them, their chelicerae tends to stick out a bit more than usual when in premolt.

 

[TylerExotic]

Nope, not in premolt yet, because small slings are fairly translucent, their overall body turns darker. Here's an example with my O philippinus:

Normal:
View attachment 59713

Premolt:
View attachment 59714

Post molt:
View attachment 59715

And also because they they are wearing clothes too tight for them, their chelicerae tends to stick out a bit more than usual when in premolt.

Thank you for the clarification!