GBB sling abdomen hair

[Pyrelitha]

I'm about to feed my gbb sling, I noticed this yesterday and just assumed it might have thrown hairs.. but now that I can get a clear picture, why does she have a little spot on her abdomen that looks hairless

 

[Andrea82]

I'm about to feed my gbb sling, I noticed this yesterday and just assumed it might have thrown hairs.. but now that I can get a clear picture, why does she have a little spot on her abdomen that looks hairless

That's the 'mirror patch'. This is where the urticating hairs are located. Because of their different structure they reflect the light, making them look different

 

[Pyrelitha]

I think she took the cricket. Surely killed it.. but it escaped, died to the venom I think so I gave it back and she grabbed it it seems

 

[Pyrelitha]

That's the 'mirror patch'. This is where the urticating hairs are located. Because of their different structure they reflect the light, making them look different

Oh thank you, I was worried for a little

 

[Malo]

Is that cricket like 5x the size of the sling?

 

[Pyrelitha]

No its just the angle, the cricket is just as big as the little guy

 

[Pyrelitha]

Oh and he's gutloaded so he looks really fat for a cricket, he's seeming to enjoy the meal. How long does it normally take?

 

[Andrea82]

Is that cricket like 5x the size of the sling?

Gbb's are fierce...they can handle big prey

 

[Pyrelitha]

Yeah he bit it and it ran away.. died in the corner and i just brought it back and he's eatin up. How long should I leave it in there with him.. he's still ontop of it XD idk how I can even get it out

 

[viper69]

I'm about to feed my gbb sling, I noticed this yesterday and just assumed it might have thrown hairs.. but now that I can get a clear picture, why does she have a little spot on her abdomen that looks hairless

Did you happen to view the pics before you posted them, Focusing on a subject is both useful and necessary.

 

[Mirandarachnid]

Yeah he bit it and it ran away.. died in the corner and i just brought it back and he's eatin up. How long should I leave it in there with him.. he's still ontop of it XD idk how I can even get it out

Lol, wait till it's done. How would you feel if someone came and took your dinner out of your hand?

 

[Pyrelitha]

Lol, wait till it's done. How would you feel if someone came and took your dinner out of your hand?

Well I dont wanna do that, I just wasnt sure if tarantulas like leave food for later or if they finish in one sitting, you know