Light patches on abdomen

[pollypocket]

Hi all, I’m just trying to figure out what’s going on with my T. She’s a 2 year old Phlogius Kuranda and I’ve had her for 5 months. Lately she’s developed these light patches on top of her abdomen and also a bald bum. She’s eating well and active. Could it be premoult? Or something else? Thanks all!

 

[A guy]

Setae got rubbed off.

 

[fcat]

Many new worlds do this to lay booby traps and the pattern looks the same

I would try to get a closer look and check for mites/parasites to rule out an itchy T.

Any chance she was paired? I've seen many people report females itching their abdomen when gravid (but I have only seen it on new worlds, my limited experience)

 

[pollypocket]

Thanks for the replies. No, there’s no chance of a pairing. She has been digging a burrow lately so maybe she’s rubbed the hair off moving around so much. I’ll try and get a closer look for parasites.

 

[Brewser]

Must have rubbed off on her, looks like a bald patch.
Look forward to a Rejuvenated Abdomen next Molt.