My mature male C Laeta molted again and lost his pedipalps. Is he toast?

[lilivili]

What do you think his odds are of a few more months, post ultimate molt, no pedipalps.

I'm rooting for him, only had him a couple months. I got him on a big discount because the pet store had no idea what he is

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

He can live without his palps as long as he’s not “bleeding” from the wounds. You’ll likely need to feed him prekilled as he will have a harder time grabbing food. I prekill for all my MM anyway as they seldom eat.

 

[lilivili]

He can live without his palps as long as he’s not “bleeding” from the wounds. You’ll likely need to feed him prekilled as he will have a harder time grabbing food. I prekill for all my MM anyway as they seldom eat.

Really? in my experience they respond best to the movement of crickets.

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

Really? in my experience they respond best to the movement of crickets.

My current 3 responded to live prey less and less, as well, that’s not what they are looking for. Also, hunting down a feeder that a MM wasn’t interested in is never fun. Will he eat or not this time is always a crap shoot.

 

[magouilles]

It's joever for him in the sense that he's an old MM but you can still tong feed him fine or offer prekilled depending on his character

 

[Liquifin]

This male will no longer be able to breed due to the lost of both his pedipalps. So he cannot be used for any breeding purposes. But he can still live the rest of his life out until the end.

 

[lilivili]

My current 3 responded to live prey less and less, as well, that’s not what they are looking for. Also, hunting down a feeder that a MM wasn’t interested in is never fun. Will he eat or not this time is always a crap shoot.

Looks like he's still hunting and eating!

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

Looks like he's still hunting and eating!

Fabulous news!

 

[katamari]

This male will no longer be able to breed due to the lost of both his pedipalps. So he cannot be used for any breeding purposes. But he can still live the rest of his life out until the end.

Sorry if this is a stupid question but can they regrow pedipalps if they molt again?

 

[fcat]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but can they regrow pedipalps if they molt again?

Not a stupid question at all, I am curious as well! It may be unprecedented?

 

[Brewser]

Looking forward to Carribean Retirement.
Take it easy.

 

[lilivili]

I'm impressed not just by his maintained appetite but how fast he is at killing crickets without pedipalps.

 

[TheraMygale]

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I'm impressed not just by his maintained appetite but how fast he is at killing crickets without pedipalps.

this little dude hasnt said its last word. He definitely isnt done with life yet it seems.

very interesting to see him on the hunt without his pedipalps.