Xenesthis sp Bright abdomen tear!

[animalguyyyy]

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Hi Everyone,

I received a 1.0 Xenesthis sp. “Bright” last friday. On unboxing noticed it has a asymmetrical abdomen with a tear on the left side. Attached video.

What do you think might have happened? Is there something that can be done?

 

[Andrew Clayton]

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Hi Everyone,

I received a 1.0 Xenesthis sp. “Bright” last friday. On unboxing noticed it has a asymmetrical abdomen with a tear on the left side. Attached video.

What do you think might have happened? Is there something that can be done?

Leave it be, make sure it has a water dish, that looks to be in heavy premoult with how black the abdomen is.

Not sure about the tear but it could have started tryna moult then got shipped. Just speculation though I genuinely have no idea what it could be.

 

[animalguyyyy]

Leave it be, make sure it has a water dish, that looks to be in heavy premoult with how black the abdomen is.

Not sure about the tear but it could have started tryna moult then got shipped. Just speculation though I genuinely have no idea what it could be.

Thanks for the response, indeed just trying to let him be. With a waterbowl and wet/dry areas!

 

[viper69]

Looks like about to molt maybe

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Thanks for the response, indeed just trying to let him be. With a waterbowl and wet/dry areas!

I'd be hoping for a moult in the next couple weeks at least.

 

[animalguyyyy]

Looks like about to molt maybe

The video is from last Friday. No activity yet, perhaps soon!

I'd be hoping for a moult in the next couple weeks at least.

Hope he pulls through!

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

He’s not leaking hemolymph, right? I’d increase the soil moisture on corner and see if he gravitates there.

 

[animalguyyyy]

He’s not leaking hemolymph, right? I’d increase the soil moisture on corner and see if he gravitates there.

No he isn’t. The tear, looks like it is through a membrane and can see a dark abdomen inside! Towards the end of the video there is a clear view. I have done that. Kept half the substrate more moist but he is just hiding at the moment.

 

[Mustafa67]

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Hi Everyone,

I received a 1.0 Xenesthis sp. “Bright” last friday. On unboxing noticed it has a asymmetrical abdomen with a tear on the left side. Attached video.

What do you think might have happened? Is there something that can be done?

Might be getting ready to molt, wait

 

[Brewser]

Wait - Water - Un-Disturbed

 

[animalguyyyy]

So I will continue to wait for a moult! Thanks for the responses!

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

Please let us know how everything turns out when the molt happens. Experiences are how we all continue to learn about our T’s.
Also, I’d keep water and a clean paintbrush handy in case you catch her molting and anything gets stuck, as she won’t be able to pump liquid there.

 

[animalguyyyy]

Please let us know how everything turns out when the molt happens. Experiences are how we all continue to learn about our T’s.
Also, I’d keep water and a clean paintbrush handy in case you catch her molting and anything gets stuck, as she won’t be able to pump liquid there.

Sure thing and noted on the suggestions, thats the fun part of the hobby..to learn!

 

[animalguyyyy]

So he molted out successfully and has started accepting food too. The bulge on the side however is still there. I guess it would be a waiting for me to see if it continues into the next molt!
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