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Neptune, my young male Xenesthis immanis, molted overnight. He has been heavily in premolt for the past few weeks, and when I saw him laying down a molting mat last night I knew it was time.
Getting ready late last night:
Post-molt this morning, sucking on the exuvia:
And a little better overhead view of him about 8 hours post-molt:
I didn't measure the exuvia yet, but I'm estimating him to be near 4.5" DLS now. Long and lanky, but his legs are considerably thicker after this molt. This guy is growing FAST!
Y. diversipes and D. pentaloris are up next...
Getting ready late last night:
Post-molt this morning, sucking on the exuvia:
And a little better overhead view of him about 8 hours post-molt:
I didn't measure the exuvia yet, but I'm estimating him to be near 4.5" DLS now. Long and lanky, but his legs are considerably thicker after this molt. This guy is growing FAST!
Y. diversipes and D. pentaloris are up next...