pissybaboon
Arachnopeon
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- Jan 24, 2017
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Okay, so we have a problem (I think).
I recently rescued two T's that were in good care but unwanted. One is a G. Porteri and the other is a B. Smithi. Both are female. However, when going to pick up the girls, I noticed how obvious in premolt the Smithi was. I asked how long she had been this way, and the lady said she'd laid down a mat. If I am correct, mats mean the T will molt usually within 24 hours.
The problem is: The Smithi hasn't molted since I picked her up Saturday. She is in a temporary enclosure, and is obviously unhappy. My question is, is she gonna be okay? I feel horrible for disturbing her like this, but I had NO IDEA she was even in premolt! I have left her completely alone; she's off on a shelf where there will be no movement or anything. I have not fed her (obviously). I am just wondering if she's okay.
Now, I know why she hasn't molted. She feels it is not safe enough yet, and I completely understand that. I am just wondering if maybe, if she doesn't molt soon, will she die or become injured? Thank you guys in advance.
I recently rescued two T's that were in good care but unwanted. One is a G. Porteri and the other is a B. Smithi. Both are female. However, when going to pick up the girls, I noticed how obvious in premolt the Smithi was. I asked how long she had been this way, and the lady said she'd laid down a mat. If I am correct, mats mean the T will molt usually within 24 hours.
The problem is: The Smithi hasn't molted since I picked her up Saturday. She is in a temporary enclosure, and is obviously unhappy. My question is, is she gonna be okay? I feel horrible for disturbing her like this, but I had NO IDEA she was even in premolt! I have left her completely alone; she's off on a shelf where there will be no movement or anything. I have not fed her (obviously). I am just wondering if she's okay.
Now, I know why she hasn't molted. She feels it is not safe enough yet, and I completely understand that. I am just wondering if maybe, if she doesn't molt soon, will she die or become injured? Thank you guys in advance.