scorpionguy77
Arachnopeon
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- Mar 15, 2011
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Hey guys. My Emperor had babies two weeks ago today and one baby is off the back, though barely moving (the legs do move but barely). Is this a sign of a molt or death? I have the humidity at 80+ right now and the temp is 80-85 degrees. I have been having trouble maintaining humidity so I plastic wrapped have of the screen lid to the tank. Right now the mother is over the baby, guarding it and she is well fed, so I am hoping the odds of her consuming babies will be low. As of now there are no prey items in the tanks, I removed them on the chance more babies would be coming off and molting and I know crickets will attack and kill freshly molted babies. Basically, what I am looking for is how do I the babies are in a molt (movement, color change, etc) and will the mother standing over them the way she is be detremental the babies if she picks up on their movements and confuses them with a prey item? Any and all information, advice and/or expectations is welcome.
Thanks,
J
PS one baby came off her yesterday and actively explored the tank before returning, another reason I am concerned for this baby's lack of movement
Thanks,
J
PS one baby came off her yesterday and actively explored the tank before returning, another reason I am concerned for this baby's lack of movement