B smithii 5th and 6th instars

pavel

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Nothing that compares with the incredible pics and magnificent collections so many others have posted but here's my lil bugger ...

5th instar -- notice it is starting to color up a bit as opposed the the almost completely beige coloration of the 4th instar

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6th instar -- the interval between molts was much shorter than the previous one (only about 4 weeks if I remember correctly). Wonder if the warmer temps had anything to do with it? Seems the lil bugger is a great deal furrier at this stage.

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Very skittish, which has made picture taking a bit challenging.
 
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