Solifugae molted after over 7 weeks in premolt pose

[Irene B. Smithi]

I wasn't sure,but considered that she might be in premolt. So generally left her alone. She hadn't show any signs of death or drying out. About 7 or so weeks after she took this off pose of her legs sticking straight up in the air, my little Camel spider molted!! After which she dug a new burrow. I was beyond happy to see her back up and running again. Had no idea they would hold a premolt pose for this long. Has anyone else had this experience? She's a wild caught Solifugae from Las Vegas, NV ((I have video of her on my youtube link. this was taking before she took the premolt pose))

 

[BillMNJ]

Wow, congrats! Umm, can she help me next time my wife wants me to clean up the yard? She is quite the worker!

 

[Irene B. Smithi]

lol... not sure she'd be up to the job lol, but yeah a hard worker indeed!!