Dolomedes tenebrosus- gravid or not?
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Dolomedes tenebrosus- gravid or not?

This is my female Dolomedes tenebrosus. She hasn't been accepting food, but has been getting fatter and fatter. Is she getting ready to molt or lay an egg sac? Thanks!
Was she a wild caught specimen? If so the possibilities are there but it's anyone call, so better wait to see what happens.
 
I’ve had one of these before, and it definitely looks gravid to me. But I’ve found that they can produce phantom sacs when you feed them to much, so take that into consideration.... Hope you can get some slings tho! :)
 

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