Hole in book lung.

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Arachnobaron
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Title speaks for itself. I noticed a hole in my T. Blondi's prosterior book lung. He has been acting stange lately (defensiveness and climbing) but I don't think it's related to this injury (it may be the opposite).

I'm wondering if this could cause any problems o.o

There is no bleeding, he is a male but he is not mature, his setup is perfectly fine and I even added a crapload of substrate so he doesnt injure himself anymore from climbing (got haired in the process).

Please do not leave any comments referring me to the search function.
 

xhexdx

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Search!!!

Just kidding.

How large is the hole in relation to the size of his lung? I imagine if there isn't bleeding and he is still eating and drinking, it should be ok until his next molt. I have no first-hand experience with this scenario, so all I can do is make suggestions.

I do hope he makes it till his next molt. I would imagine that will resolve the issue.

--Joe
 

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Arachnobaron
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I just had a crappy thought. What if something got in there and that's why theres such a hole o.o
 

BrynWilliams

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I would say if there was something in there that your T may be in a lot worse a state than it is now. It's probably a tear or a food (biting back) related injury.
 

Sathane

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Is there such a thing as 'book lung worms'? :D

Just kidding.
 
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