Bad molt- P. rufilata

[GartenSpinnen]

Looks like my P. rufilata had a bad molt. Never had this happen before, but noticed its not exactly rare with pokies. It seems the 2 back left legs had gotten stuck in the molt. Not aware of the rest of the specimen because it is very secretive, just happened to catch a glimpse of some jacked up back legs. I am hoping it might have just been 'that' fresh from the molt and it will be corrected. If not, oh well i guess.

 

[bamato]

Probably no chance at pics then since she's shy huh?

 

[GartenSpinnen]

Probably no chance at pics then since she's shy huh?

Yea, i do not even want to risk spooking her and making anything worse right now. When she hardens up i will get some pics. I did get a full glimpse of her today though and she looks a lot better than last night. It is barely noticeable now. I am kinda shocked, but happy about that. The one leg does still look a little crooked though. It is not that bad looking that i am worrying about it like i was, i just want to see if she is using all of the legs. She (i hope) should be just fine

-Nate

 

[Boanerges]

Sorry about the bad molt Nate It's good that she is not looking as bad now though!!! Keep us updated on how she does!!!

 

[dantediss]

i may be wrong but as long as she completely molted before she started to harden she should be fine, plus sometimes ts in my experience ( which is limited ) hold legs at weird angles and what not so no worries,just wait for her to harden up and check