weird spot on the abdomen

[vin24w]

Hi, so earlier this morning i realized that my Brachypelma Sabulosum (guatemalan red rump) has this weird spot on its abdomen that wasnt around before. Closely looking at it, it almost looked as if the outermost layer of its skin(?) peeled off. What could this be? im new to the hobby so im not sure if this is something to be worried of.

 

[Nightstalker47]

Just been kicking hairs, nothing to worry about.

 

[vin24w]

Just been kicking hairs, nothing to worry about.

oh great to know thanks.

 

[Greasylake]

A bald spot is never anything to worry about. It just means they're kicking hairs because they're not happy at something or they're getting ready to molt.

 

[Nightstalker47]

or they're getting ready to molt.

Not quite, the darkening of the actual abdomen would signal pre molt.

They can kick/shed hairs at any time during the molt cycle, some of the more flicky specimens will do this almost immediately after a molt...bald spots don't mean pre molt, common misconception.

 

[viper69]

Skin cancer most likely