question about molt

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EODviper

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My P. Irminia just molted today. Which is exciting news! However he/she did it in its burrow. I was just curious how people remove the molt. will he push it out himself or will I have to remove it as carefully as possible in a week or so? Any info can help. Thank you
 
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14pokies

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It will push it out when its ready... Some irminia do it a few days after the molt, some take a week or two...
 
cold blood

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There is no reason to need to remove it, it won't mold or attract bugs or anything. The only reason you need to remove it is to examine the molt to get a definitive answer as to the sex of the t...if you don't already know, of course.
 
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14pokies said:
No problem, most of mine will leave it near one of there entrance/exit holes but I have one that carries it over next to the water dish every time!
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oh cool. I love how each T has there own little quirks and things that make them special

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cold blood said:
There is no reason to need to remove it, it won't mold or attract bugs or anything. The only reason you need to remove it is to examine the molt to get a definitive answer as to the sex of the t...if you don't already know, of course.
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I honestly didn't know that. I appreciate the info. I have heard people say the molt will mold.

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yodaxtreme545 said:
This should do the trick...
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that is too funny. I'll see if I can find one. And I'll excavate the little guys whole enclosure
 
Hanska

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Mine's a hoarder. I'm pretty sure it has atleast two molts it keeps in its hide.
 
horanjp

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yodaxtreme545 said:
This should do the trick...
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LOL....now I miss my Tonka truck. Moved some serious sand with that bitch....

I agree w/ cold blood. Don't excavate unless you need to lift up the skirt on the spider...it'll be happier if you don't. I'm rude with my little ones after a molt if I'm in the process of determining their gender; I give them a day or so to flex and harden up, sometimes less --->XD. Tough cookies. Just be delicate and don't overreact if they surprise you...bent/mangled legs happen post molt too.
 
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