Question about first molt

[EpicEpic]

My T. albo sling molted for the first time in my care. Everything looked good. He's not very active yet but I presume that to be ok.

I checked the molt and it looked to be complete. (Carapace, abdomen, all legs...everything seemed to be pretty intact)

But when I look at the spider, it looks like it has a little dot of liquid about halfway up its leg.

What can this be? Is it normal? Something I should be worried about?

Any info would be awesome.

I tried taking pics but they came out horrible. It's so small (looks like a droplet of water on a 3/4" slings leg "/)

Appreciate any input and advice!

Thanks as always guys!

 

[viper69]

I've not noticed this. As anything is possible, I cannot rule out it's not their version of blood- hemolymph. They have an open circulatory system unlike humans.

I'd add an extra bowl of water if possible.

 

[EpicEpic]

I've not noticed this. As anything is possible, I cannot rule out it's not their version of blood- hemolymph. They have an open circulatory system unlike humans.

I'd add an extra bowl of water if possible.

Since it's a sling its pretty damp in there. Plus some because it was in pre-molt, and already has a water bowl filled to the brim. Not much space for another.

Something YOU'VE never noticed before? On my first molt? Wow. Rotten luck. Hope the little one is OK.

Thanks Viper.

 

[EpicEpic]

I've not noticed this. As anything is possible, I cannot rule out it's not their version of blood- hemolymph. They have an open circulatory system unlike humans.

I'd add an extra bowl of water if possible.

I'm hoping its just a water droplet since I noticed he was in heavy premolt yesterday and wet the substrate more then usual.

Other then that its new skin looks great! Beautiful dark chocolate abdomen with lighter carapace and legs.

 

[CJJon]

Leg damage isn't too concerning. In a couple molts it will be right as rain. As has been suggested, keep the water dish full.

 

[EpicEpic]

Leg damage isn't too concerning. In a couple molts it will be right as rain. As has been suggested, keep the water dish full.

Thanks! Will do. Along as with the substrate a little more moist then usual! Is there a chance it could be nothing? Something that doesn't need more molts to get better possibly?

 

[CJJon]

Thanks! Will do. Along as with the substrate a little more moist then usual! Is there a chance it could be nothing? Something that doesn't need more molts to get better possibly?

Of course. It will be fine either way.

 

[viper69]

wet the substrate more then usual.

Ah, this could be the case then. Also, Ts have valves in their legs that open/close. Then close them up and will self amputate if needed. They are mobile engineers and EMTs!

 

[EpicEpic]

Ah, this could be the case then. Also, Ts have valves in their legs that open/close. Then close them up and will self amputate if needed. They are mobile engineers and EMTs!

I'm confused. You think the substrate was too wet and what happened "/

 

[viper69]

I'm confused. You think the substrate was too wet and what happened "/

Not necessarily too wet, merely water on your T perhaps.