Sling Premolting...again?

[KenTheOtherBugGuy]

Hi guys,

So, my T (Chilean Rose) molted a couple of weeks ago. But her abdomen is still shiny... Is she premolting already?

Her molted (March 21)


Her today (March 28)


What do you guys think, premolting?

Thank you,
Kenneth

 

[KezyGLA]

That shiny spot is called a 'mirror patch'.

This is a reflective area on the abdomen where urticating setae is growing.

It will look like it is going to burst if premolt at this size.

 

[cold blood]

no

 

[Spidermolt]

Its just urticating hairs Its not in premolt.

 

[KenTheOtherBugGuy]

Thank you guys for the answers. Haha, I was shocked but excited when I saw the shiny area of the abdomen thinking she'll get bigger..but now.. I'm sad hah thanks again guys!