Help?! Small spot on Chilean abdomen , unsure of possible cyst or cut?! Worried :(

JessiePoison

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Please help! I dont know what the small red dot/tiny patch on her abdomen is, and have read scare stories of cysts :( it looks flat but has appeared recently , she has all she needs and is eating a waxworm in the pictures above, so walking/hunting/appetite is good. She molted about a month and a half ago, it was not there then. So worried as to what it could be ! Had her for nearly four years now! Should I seek a vet?! I put a small wet piece of kitchen towel in her enclosure about a week ago for moisture, but returned a few days later to see some mold growing on it, removed it and the soil instantly, but fear for her safety, please help me!!!!! Afraid !
 

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Formerphobe

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You mean the area where the abdomen attaches to the carapace?
Looks like the pedicel. Some positions they get in, especially when feeding or webbing, it is more apparent.
 

JessiePoison

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Yes the pedicel , the very tiny red patch at the base is visible in the picture , if you could zoom in and see do you know if this will grow into a cyst or blister? :(
 

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NORMAL. Sometimes its more noticable, like after molting.

Pick out mold, its not a cause for concern...and never wet down, mist, or leave a wet towel in there...they despise moisture.
 

JessiePoison

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NORMAL. Sometimes its more noticable, like after molting.

Pick out mold, its not a cause for concern...and never wet down, mist, or leave a wet towel in there...they despise moisture.
Thankyou, I have never done it before, just she seemed dehydrated. Phew its a weight off my mind thanks! X
 

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