Question abt H. Lividum

[slacker04]

Hi all...my H.Lividum appears to have a tiny bald patch on its abdomen...is this normal or is there something wrong...thanks in advance

 

[Dr. John]

Hi ,

Two of mine ( I have six females ) are showing bald spots as well . I tend to hope that it is related to an upcoming moult or just abrasions from their digging activities . As I keep them quite moist , I can't imagine that it could be due to dehydration . Will have to see .

Dr. John

 

[Selenops]

H. longipes has a small bald spot, I wouldn't be concerned.

 

[syndicate]

most wc adult specimens will have some battlescars,missing setae ect..
shouldnt be anything to worry about

 

[Alice]

some of the digging species i've kept got small bald spots on their butts and even legs frpm digging, so as long as it's not a fungus (and that's quite easy to see) it should be fine.

 

[green_bottle_04]

i wouldnt worry. could be pre-molt. could be stress from shipping, gods only know what else. as long as shes eating, drinking, burrowing, then youre in good shape!