rescued stirmi with mold on it?

[Unravel]

Hey guys,

i've had this spider for about a month, rescued from an LPS for almost free as he wasnt doing too well. i noticed something odd this morning, humidity is high in his enclosure and there is what i believe MOLD on his knees. Its white fluffy and very thin. Should i be worried? Should i dry things out?

here is a pic

thank you!

 

[webbedone]

I havent had much expirience with mold, since i keep all of my enclosures is clean as possible and remove and destroy any sign of mold before it has any chance to manifest. But in case of a rescue T i would probably try vinegar on q tips. Vinegar is a natural mild acid and should atleast nutralize the mold without hurting the T, i think there is also a suggestion in the TKG on how to deal with mold, i cant remember off the top of my head what page it would be but i am sure its in the index or not hard to find. Also i would try to induce a molt any which way i can so the T molts out of the infested exuviae.

 

[Unravel]

I havent had much expirience with mold, since i keep all of my enclosures is clean as possible and remove and destroy any sign of mold before it has any chance to manifest. But in case of a rescue T i would probably try vinegar on q tips. Vinegar is a natural mild acid and should atleast nutralize the mold without hurting the T, i think there is also a suggestion in the TKG on how to deal with mold, i cant remember off the top of my head what page it would be but i am sure its in the index or not hard to find. Also i would try to induce a molt any which way i can so the T molts out of the infested exuviae.

how would i go about forcing the molt? I think he is in need of one and hopefully he will soon. Which vinegar should i use or shy away from? Don't want to take a risk haha. Sigh! hope he makes it through the next molt

 

[webbedone]

I would use the very cheapest simplest vinegar that i could get from walmart the domestic one that comes clear white plastic container, dip a q tip in it and ever so gently dab the infected spots after that i would let it go for a day or 2 and watch for changes as far as forcing the molt goes just feed it a little extra and kick the temp up a lil. Keep the water bowl full but i wouldnt mist the enclosure since you are battling mold.

 

[esotericman]

Rehousing often induces a molt, but from the bald spot on the abdomen, you can see one is not going to be soon.

I'm honestly baffled on how a tarantula could grow mold. What substrate did this house of wonders use? Also, "almost free" leaves room for them to buy more, if this one survives, I would suggest trying to teach the store about care of tarantulas.

I don't know your enclosure details, but you'll want LOTS of air flow while maintaining higher than normal house humidity. Good luck.

 

[Unravel]

well his butt just turned black, guess we'll see what happens!

 

[Falk]

well his butt just turned black, guess we'll see what happens!

Dont wurry about the mold, dont put any vinegar on him what ever you do, not good for the exo.