Black and pink spot on tarantula?

DrTarantula

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My B.hamorii moulted about 2-3 months ago and according to websites it shouldn’t moult for a while longer but it’s abdomen has developed the same pink and black colour, ( which usually means it’s going to moult soon ). So I was wondering if the pink and black colour could mean something else.

This is what it looks like: IMG_3336.jpeg
I edited the background out so it was clearer.

Another thing it’s also always covered up it’s hide since I got it. (About 6 months ago) And I’ve tried changing the environment multiple times but it still covers every new hide. I was wondering if any of you knew why.
 

Mustafa67

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My B.hamorii moulted about 2-3 months ago and according to websites it shouldn’t moult for a while longer but it’s abdomen has developed the same pink and black colour, ( which usually means it’s going to moult soon ). So I was wondering if the pink and black colour could mean something else.

This is what it looks like: View attachment 490903
I edited the background out so it was clearer.

Another thing it’s also always covered up it’s hide since I got it. (About 6 months ago) And I’ve tried changing the environment multiple times but it still covers every new hide. I was wondering if any of you knew why.
Are those white bits on her moving?

She could have flicked hairs
 

Andrew Clayton

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My B.hamorii moulted about 2-3 months ago and according to websites it shouldn’t moult for a while longer but it’s abdomen has developed the same pink and black colour, ( which usually means it’s going to moult soon ). So I was wondering if the pink and black colour could mean something else.

This is what it looks like:
Nothing looks out of place there maybe some kicked hairs as @Mustafa67 said also Those white spots though are they moving or what is it? Looks very plump too, I would hang off on the feeding.
Another thing it’s also always covered up it’s hide since I got it. (About 6 months ago) And I’ve tried changing the environment multiple times but it still covers every new hide. I was wondering if any of you knew why.
It's a Tarantula, unfortunately they will hide for the majority of the time, usually when the mature they will be out more often.
 

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The pink is the skin, the black is the spot under the urticating hair patch....normal and absolutely NOT an indicator of pre molt....when pre molt comes, there will be no pink, the black spot will basically take over....all the skin will blacken and get shiny....even the femurs will get noticeably black and shiny.
 

IntermittentSygnal

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If your T just molted a couple months ago and is that fat, it sounds like she’s trying to block off her burrow to not be disturbed. She doesn’t need any more food for a long while. Don’t knock her front door down, just keep her water dish full and wait for her to open it.
 

Brewser

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Welcome Aboard, :)
Spider Seeking Seclusion
Normal Behavior.
Good advice given above.
Best Wishes to you both,
 
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