Wet molt.

[J.huff23]

My B.albopilosum just flipped back over. I noticed that most of his abdomen was still in the molt. I help him out of most of it. He still has a little bit stuck on his underside, but not too much.

Im starting to think he just had a wet molt. His abdomen looks lumpy and wet. Below are some pics. Let me know what you think.

 

[JungleCage]

yeah thats a wet molt for sure. i once had a 6" obt have a full wet molt. the entire spider was like jelly. it was still alive; she was so pretty too....

 

[starscreamzx3]

My Curly Hair {yeah thats right, im using a common name lol} just had a wet molt 2 weeks ago. I gave him a couple days to try and harden up til i put him in an ICU with lots of humity. He, ended up being male, is doing just fine. He's still a little wobbly, and his "boxing gloves" look like deflated ballons, but i just fed him and he is doing ok. My advice would make sure yours has plenty of water and good luck

 

[J.huff23]

Is this T likely to die now? If not soon, then possibly weeks from now?

 

[xhexdx]

That really doesn't look too bad. I wouldn't worry too much right now.

This is what a wet molt looks like:

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=129175

 

[J.huff23]

That really doesn't look too bad. I wouldn't worry too much right now.

This is what a wet molt looks like:

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=129175

Oh my. That was awful.

So he will most likely be ok? I mean, can I still send him out to breed?

 

[xhexdx]

He matured this molt?

Wait till he hardens up, see if he accepts food, and go from there.

 

[Endagr8]

IMO, that just looks like his abdominal setae have been gelled down with a little excess exuvial fluid for the ladies.

Hopefully it will evaporate!

 

[J.huff23]

He matured this molt?

Wait till he hardens up, see if he accepts food, and go from there.

Ok. Cool. Thanks.

 

[J.huff23]

IMO, that just looks like his abdominal setae have been gelled down with a little excess exuvial fluid for the ladies.

Hopefully it will evaporate!

I sure hope so!

 

[Spider-Spazz]

i hope hes okay! what causes a wet molt?

 

[xhexdx]

Who knows? There isn't much known about them at this point.

 

[Spyder 1.0]

It doesn't look bad at all. I have experienced and seen way worse.

 

[violentblossom]

That really doesn't look too bad. I wouldn't worry too much right now.

This is what a wet molt looks like:

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=129175

That is really hard to look at.