Tarantula splits on legs?

Wallo

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Hello, First time tarantula keeper. Recently received my Aphonopelma seemanni and I noticed she has what looks like splits or cracks in most of her legs, it also looks like her under abdomen is bald which i'm not sure is normal so i'm kinda worried. if you guys could help me:turtle:


 

The Seraph

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Hello, First time tarantula keeper. Recently received my Aphonopelma seemanni and I noticed she has what looks like splits or cracks in most of her legs, it also looks like her under abdomen is bald which i'm not sure is normal so i'm kinda worried. if you guys could help me:turtle:


Those "cracks" are its natural patterning.
 

Garetyl

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Also the bald abdomen is likely from her kicking hair. Being shipped or moved is stressful on tarantulas. It will stay like that until her next moult.
 

The Grym Reaper

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Also the bald abdomen is likely from her kicking hair.
OP is referring to the underside of the abdomen ;)

I noticed she has what looks like splits or cracks in most of her legs
Nothing to worry about, it's normal.

it also looks like her under abdomen is bald which i'm not sure is normal so i'm kinda worried.
It's not bald, just a different colour from the upper abdomen and not covered in urticating hairs.
 
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