What is this on my Brachypelma smithi‘s rump

[CassieJo777]

It looks almost like a scar. It’s been there awhile. She doesn’t get handled often only has a cork bark in her enclosure. Does anyone know what this is? And is she too fat? Do I need to hold off on her feedings?

 

[Brewser]

It appears to be missing hair, probably got into a scrape, and Her Rump is Plump.
Suggest holding off on feeding for a while, keep water bowl full.

 

[Wolfram1]

looks like she might have squeezed through somewhere she may have used to fit through easily

and yea she is pretty fat, it means you can drastically dial back feedings or even stop completely

does not look to be anyting serious to me, just a few setae lost

 

[Charliemum]

You should be able to find where she squeezed through, that is a fair chunk of fluff I assume you'd find it stuck to wherever she was stuck. I would then remove whatever that is, just so it doesn't cause further injury.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Advice gave above is sound. It's just some missing hairs nothing to worry about but as said look for what it may have come off on and remove it.

 

[Wolfram1]

might not be so simple, i have one spider that likes to squeeze through a tiny gap between the plastic and her cork hide rather than taking the big entrance

if i spook her by opening the enclosure too suddenly that is

removing the cork would be the equivalent of redoing the enclosure entirely while giving the bin a light tap prior to opening it up will prime her to walk through the larger opening and forgo the mad struggle to shake of pursuers

i choose to be mindful rather than redoing everything and give her the time to retreat

once you figure out where the problem lies you can take appropriate action, whether that is redoing the setup or not

 

[Mustafa67]

It looks almost like a scar. It’s been there awhile. She doesn’t get handled often only has a cork bark in her enclosure. Does anyone know what this is? And is she too fat? Do I need to hold off on her feedings?

Just missing some hairs, stop feeding for a while your T is super fat.

Also don’t handle at all.

 

[viper69]

Out of focus - good luck

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Out of focus - good luck

Same here bud it's in focus.

 

[viper69]

Same here bud it's in focus.

The region is not enlarged, and currently it is not in focus.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

The region is not enlarged, and currently it is not in focus.

I'm just talking about the focus bud, it definitely is in focus.

 

[viper69]

I'm just talking about the focus bud, it definitely is in focus.

It definitely isn’t. That stripe region on abdomen, can’t make out a single setae.

If I had that T in front of me, with using only my eyes, I’d see detail much better.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

It definitely isn’t. That stripe region on abdomen, can’t make out a single setae.

If I had that T in front of me, with using only my eyes, I’d see detail much better.

Sorry bud didn't know you were meaning you wanted it in ultra HD, it's definitely in focus enough to see exactly what it is though. Some missing setae.

 

[viper69]

Sorry bud didn't know you were meaning you wanted it in ultra HD, it's definitely in focus enough to see exactly what it is though. Some missing setae.

No not ultra HD, just in focus

 

[fcat]

It’s blurry when I zoom in, everything is soft and not focused, not any of the setae either.

Too much time on screens will cause eye fatigue, even if you have perfect vision... but mine is still better than 20/20.

Thats certainly exposed abdomen but I can’t tell if it’s dry. It was a close call if it is.

 

[TheraMygale]

Its a strange pattern for missing hair. I agree with those who suggest its a result of something pressing on the abdomen.

Some kind of micro injury, since the skin seems intact. And i suppose you would have noticed hemolymph. That stuff doesnt go unnoticed when its not scealed. Looks like drops of rain.

A while, means how long? If this appeared while in your care, then something in your enclosure caused this.

Because the abdomen is large, its at risk of more injuries.

When you look at it at an angle, does the abdomen look like it have a different shape or bump?

What is current substrate to top of enclosure allotement?

I agree with those who said to stop feeding it. It wont slim down unless it has internal issues, or lack of hydration. But if it keeps eating, its not going to be optimal for her to keep putting on weight.

 

[Glorfindel]

wait and watch, doesnt seem to be life threatening.
hope for a healthy molt in the future, good luck.