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My female flatrock scorpion (Hadogenes paucidens) seems to be in perpetual premolt. She she has been fasting since November 11, 2006. Even before that she only ate a cricket every few months. Yet since I got her on September 20th, 2006, she has looked full to bursting. Well, as full to bursting as a flatrock could be. :}
I had a thought a couple days ago though. I have heard of a light misting triggering a molt in some deset scorpions. I have been wary of trying it though, as her cage has little air circulation and would take ages to dry out again.
Should I just let nature take its course, or could a light misting trigger a molt in a flatrock? If it could, could I move her to a more ventilated temporary enclosure while I do it, or would the stress prevent her from molting?
I had a thought a couple days ago though. I have heard of a light misting triggering a molt in some deset scorpions. I have been wary of trying it though, as her cage has little air circulation and would take ages to dry out again.
Should I just let nature take its course, or could a light misting trigger a molt in a flatrock? If it could, could I move her to a more ventilated temporary enclosure while I do it, or would the stress prevent her from molting?