H Longipes MM second molt???

[Melly]

 

[OldFlash]

I’d say maybe a sperm web. Can you give a bit more context? I can’t quite figure out what I’m looking at.. I mean, I can see the male on his back but what’s with all the water? And what is he inside of?
Just curious.

 

[Melly]

I’d say maybe a sperm web. Can you give a bit more context? I can’t quite figure out what I’m looking at.. I mean, I can see the male on his back but what’s with all the water? And what is he inside of?
Just curious.

He’s in a small plastic container. Yes, that’s water. I thought he was dead. His carapace had popped off. Because of him being a MM, I didn’t think another molt was even possible. I tossed out the substrate and saw his pedipalps twitch. Then I put a few drops of water in, put his mouth on the water… having no idea how to assist. He twitched, and I put him on his back. Flashlight.. and I could see he is truly trying to molt. Incredible.

 

[OldFlash]

He’s in a small plastic container. Yes, that’s water. I thought he was dead. His carapace had popped off. Because of him being a MM, I didn’t think another molt was even possible. I tossed out the substrate and saw his pedipalps twitch. Then I put a few drops of water in, put his mouth on the water… having no idea how to assist. He twitched, and I put him on his back. Flashlight.. and I could see he is truly trying to molt. Incredible.

Pictures?? I would love to see some pictures!!