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DavidBeard
04-25-2005, 07:41 PM
Here is a pic of my Lasiodora parahybana who molted last night.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/LouEvil/My%20Pics/PhotoLibrary-1088.jpg
becca81
04-25-2005, 07:43 PM
Nice pic!

I can't wait till my little one starts showing some color. It's still in the "pink" phase. :)
DavidBeard
04-25-2005, 07:49 PM
So was mine up until last night lol. Its amazing how much they grow from one molt to another. Mine doubles in size every time! lol
Mr Ed
04-25-2005, 09:31 PM
My sling constantly has a black spot on his butt. Even after a molt, is this normal?
Joe1968
04-26-2005, 12:10 AM
mine just recently molted too, probly from the same batch as yours. mine turned really dark (from light brown).
David_F
04-26-2005, 02:20 AM
My sling constantly has a black spot on his butt. Even after a molt, is this normal?

Yep. It's urticating hairs.
becca81
04-26-2005, 05:00 AM
My sling constantly has a black spot on his butt. Even after a molt, is this normal?

Normal. The spot is much more vibrant after a molt. As David said, these are the urticating hairs. When you're looking for the black abdomen - look for the color of the skin.

I've noticed with mine, however, that the entire abdomen has not turned black prior to a molt. The legs turn brown/grey and the abdomens darkens a little.
bonesmama
04-26-2005, 08:07 AM
Ya gotta love these T's- fast growers, ravenous appetites! I just found out that I have one--(due to a mix-up with a dealer, I got the wrong sling and didn't know what I had for awhile!) I love the pink "aura" that surrounds them. Mine is very calm, I am happy to say, hasn't haired me yet, even when I've re-housed her!
DavidBeard
04-26-2005, 10:14 AM
Mine is very docile also. Its the only spider of mine I've ever handled (and I only did it once). Never gives me the slightest problem.
bonesmama
04-26-2005, 10:50 AM
I've only had Brachy slings,(until I found out what this one was, lol!) and every one was on the same feeding schedule. Now I'm wondering, with a T that is such a fast grower,and will grow to such a large size, should I feed her more than the others? (sorry if you think this is a stupid Q, but I want to keep her healthy)