Interesting situation - P murinus

[rknralf]

I've got a P. murinus spiderling that had a problem during it's last molt. The skin that covers the abdomen was not shed and its hardened. The spiderling is very active despite the tiny abdomen. She drinks every time I put water in the tank and kills every cricket, however, she cannot seem to eat them very well. They dont get crushed up, but remain in their whole form, just cricket husks.
Is it possible that she can only eat a tiny bit at a time because of the constrained abdomen? Possibly only store a tiny amount of water?
What do you think are the chances of her survival? I know if she can make it to the next molt, and can cast off the skin on the abdomen, she will be fine, but I'm wondering if she can. She is about 1.5 inches.
If anyone has had a similar experience, please share some insight.
Thanks!
Ralph

 

[sunnymarcie]

I can't say if the T will live or die.
Did it shed its fangs and mouth parts?
If it did not it will not be able to eat.
I hope the little bug makes it to the next shed.

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Well, since I haven't seen Lam on the board for a while, I guess I will give a Lam-like solution:

Just hold him in one hand and peel the old abdomen skin off like an orange with the other hand.

Lam -- I mean Jon