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Do you have any trees nearby? I've found that oak & maple bark are useful,as well.

I've read that liquid bandage is effective in this situation...I keep a bottle, though haven't had to use it, yet. Have you searched on this?

Looks like a rose to me... I have 5 adults & 4 slings, all with different color patterns. It also seems that point-of-origin, living conditions & diet all contribute to coloration. I've found that "rescues" go through drastic changes with a molt, as well. ;) OTOH, it could be something...

I agree with Windchaser re: surrounding factors, but here's a few of my stats... A.genic: from 1/2" to 3 1/2" in 10 mos, 6 molts A.versi: from 1/4" to 3 1/2" in a yr, 8 molts G.aureo: from 1/4" to 3 1/2* in 10 mos., 7 molts

I'm with Lyle on the bale-o-peat... I mix in a little b-a-b & vermiculite for substance.

Keep the Emp, it's kind of like the G. rosea or "pet rock" as they are sometimes, very affectionately, referred to. And get more scorps. I recently received an order from Darrin at Golden Phoenix, an H ariz., pallidum, & 2 S. mesaensis,pale var., as well, all healthy, lively animals and Darrin...

Slings, definitely. I like to know their history, as they grow. But I can't pass up a good deal on juve/adult. Then, of course, there's freebies of any size... ;) I am open to all!

What kind of T? How old/what size? Where is the tank i.e., high traffic area? Loud music/noise nearby? These are a few factors to consider...

This is normal post-molt behavior. It will be still/slow for a few days to a week, depending on age. BTW, it's not nice to tap on the glass...ever. Read the "Sticky" re: Rose Hairs. It has a lot of good info. ;)

Wax-worms are extremely fatty & should be offered sparingly to adults, especially Brachys, who have a tendency to become over-weight.(search for my obese B.vagans post!) I feed more liberally to slings, til they pass 1 1/2", then 1 per month or so, as a treat. ;)

And I thought it was kitty-corner, #1 to #4 legs. Perhaps, one of our breeder friends will clarify? ;)

Ditto, rh1979. IME, especially slings. I lost 4 tiny ones, in as many mos., huriana, geroldi & 2 metallicas. Once they pass the 1 in. mark, I can exhale... :o

Per e-spiderworld, it could be E. rufescens, Burgundy Skeleton. Beautiful T, my 3 yr old female chooses terrestrial living, as opposed to arborial.

My E. rufescens was semi-arborial when young, now prefers her log hidey. She is somewhat shy, tho waits at the entrance at feeding time. She doesn't burrow, but dug a depression under her log & loves an occasional wax-worm to round out her diet. :}

A friend brought me a pkg, as there's a t on the wrapper. I tried on my smallest G.rosea sling because she's still eating dead crix, she wouldn't go near it, so fed to the crickets, who were not really impressed by it , either. At $3 for 2 oz, I would'nt bother. Much more economical to buy food...

A. versi is the most forgiving Avic that I have. Since she passed sling stage, I've kept her substrate dry but with a large, shallow water dish. She is now 2-1/2 yrs old & approx. 5" of technicolor! :cool:

And at American Science & Surplus...

Congrats on your new T's! I have both, as well. WARNING! WARNING!! GBB is very fast! Growth speed, too. My L. parahybana was same size, approx 1 yr. ago. Now, about 4 ins. Good luck! ;)

Hi Erin & Welcome, I had a male G. rosea live for 19 mos after mature molt, then passed away during post-mature molt. I have heard/read that this is not un-common for this particular species.