So I've noticed a patch on my curly haired tarantulas abdomen, it looks like it could be a thicker patch of hair but I'm unsure? I'm worried it could be an ulcer or a fungal infection. She hadn't been acting differently and she's remained active. Should I be concerned? I've attached the picture below, any advice would be great thanks
Curly haired tarantula mark
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hard to tell from this picture/description, but sometimes they rub their urticating setae off without acctually flicking them away
so it could be just a bunch of loose setae
though to me it looks more like a bald patch from kicking said hairs
so it could be just a bunch of loose setae
though to me it looks more like a bald patch from kicking said hairs
Thankyou for your reply, I was hoping it was something like that rather then an Ulcer, I was worried for a minute. Thanks a bunch
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THANK YOU FOR CIRCLING so many people don't because they don't think. glad you do! The pic isn't the best, but it sure looks like the T has been kicking setae.
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Looks fine, this species is known to kick hairs
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I agree it looks like setae or a bald patch, either way nothing to be concerned about!
Thankyou for putting my mind at rest!! Apologies for the bad quality photo, she was being shy aha. I appriciate it alot
I appricate you thankyou very much for your reply and putting my mind at rest! I love her dearly. I'm glad she's not poorly