Umm, a quick beginner question, please.

[elyanalyous]

my Entomology professer would dissagree with you.... all arthropods (including arachnida) have a set number of molts. it varies between species, but it is there.

 

[Arachnid-tiles]

Yes, I know.

Well, I probably can't get any pictures up untill tomorrow, but as soon as I can, I will.

 

[Talkenlate04]

I read that power feeding just shortens their lifespans just closer to maturity. I dont think Ts have a set number of molts before they die(unless they are male)

They have a set number, however it may very from species to species, an OBT might mold 15 times and thats it and die..... a smithi might have 30 molts and die....... but there is a set amount there. You cant say this species is going to molt 6 times and that one is going to molt 10 times, its not like that per say............ But there is a limit.

 

[pinkzebra]

I feed my Ts once every 7-14 days. All are healthy and happy. Feeding more often will shorten their lifespan. Not only do I not like the look of a bloated, overfed T, it is can shorten their lifespan and they are more at risk of rupturing should they fall. Less often is better, IMHO. Good luck to you!

Jen

 

[P. Novak]

Ohhh well then you guys are most likely right, I just never read anything like this till now, but I still don't get why does one T(same species) die of old age with fewer molts and another with more?