Molting Behaviour of M. balfouri Colony

[facey]

I have a communal of five M. balfouri juveniles. I recently noticed that during the molt of one spider, all of them decided to stay underground in the tunnels for a few days until the molter was done molting. I found this behavior extremely fascinating and am wondering if anyone else has observed this phenomenon!

 

[Brewser]

Interesting...
would like to see how you have them set up if possible?
how long have you kept them etc.

 

[Mustafa67]

I have a communal of five M. balfouri juveniles. I recently noticed that during the molt of one spider, all of them decided to stay underground in the tunnels for a few days until the molter was done molting. I found this behavior extremely fascinating and am wondering if anyone else has observed this phenomenon!

Seperate them unless you want them to eat each other

 

[viper69]

Communal

I think it’s a coincidence

 

[TheraMygale]

Please share photos of your setup for our education.

this is interesting.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Communal

I think it’s a coincidence

Doesn’t often end well especially once adults .🫠

 

[jrh3]

Seperate them unless you want them to eat each other

Your statement is false. Balfouri communals are more successful than not. I have never had a balfouri eat another.