Premolt ?

Klooz91 · Aug 4, 2014

Hi my name is kyle I cant work outweather or not my N.Chromatus is preparing to molt Im glad I have found this forum because I have done some reading and colour change is mentioned as part of the premolt process however im colour blind and she looks the same as usual but eerily doscile can any one help ?

cold blood · Aug 4, 2014

Hard to tell from that pic. Since you can't go by color, look at the skin beneath the hair on the rump. When it gets shiny (hit it with a flashlight), you know that a molt is imminent.

Its really not a color change most look for, its a dulling of the colors, they will get very drab, but essentially stay the same color, the skin on the rump, however, will blacken before it gets that shine I spoke of.

Difficult with this species, too because of their good appetite...they may not fast prior to a molt....mine never has anyway.

Klooz91 · Aug 4, 2014

Thanks for the advice and I have used a flash light it does apear shiny and she hasent moved since the photo so if there is any change or I manage to catch her moulting I will take pics and post them thanks again kyle

CitizenNumber9 · Aug 4, 2014

Looks very much like premolt to me. Overflow the water dish a little then leave it be and all should go well.

arach619 · Aug 4, 2014

I agree, even with taking the flash into consideration, it appears to have that dark abdomen so I'll lean towards premolt. Nice spider you've got there by the way!

Klooz91 · Aug 4, 2014

thanks for all the replies I have since added some moss and soaked it in warm warter to up the humidity overflowed the water dish but still not movment yet im so excited iv missed all my other t moults due to needing to sleep andthem being in hides just cant wait to enjoy the process XD

CitizenNumber9 · Aug 4, 2014

It may take another day or so but I'm sure it will be very soon, judging by that butt

Keep an eye out for when it is on its back

Klooz91 · Aug 4, 2014

its 1 am here in the uk and its all started how long does it take once on their backs ??? Im a little tyred but I dont want to miss out

Klooz91 · Aug 4, 2014

If I dont fall asleep ill keep everyone updated with pictures

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Its now 3am and I cant keep my eyes open not much change but lots of leg twitching ill update when Im awake

Klooz91 · Aug 5, 2014

yay a successful shed however I was asleep

also she has so badly twisted the abdomen of the molt I was un able to sex her but just happy she made it and looks even more beautiful

Klooz91 · Aug 5, 2014

white fangs

thanks to everyone who posted just glad to share the experience with someone

pyro fiend · Aug 5, 2014

Klooz91 said:
I was un able to sex her but just happy she made it and looks even more beautiful

beutiful! try the galleries she looks appropriate sized to be sexed that way [its like 98% accurate if a good pics taken] be sure to use the best and clearest pic just look at a few youl get the picture of what to take a pic of [im not sure the scientific name XD]

metallica · Aug 5, 2014

could it be an adult male now?

Klooz91 · Aug 5, 2014

Thanks pyro fiend didnt think of that il, give it a week to harden then I will get her in a clear plastic tub and get a snap of the underside im pretty shure its a female but my guess is based on the blond colour on the carapace the males iv seen have a black carapace but this could be a change occouring on the ultimate molt not too shure ????

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It was purchased it in june 2012 so I dont think its adult yet but male like I said im not 100% shure but I am leaning to female (hoping lol ) no tibial hooks yet either but like I said when I can I will upload an image to the sexing forum why do you think male ?

CitizenNumber9 · Aug 5, 2014

If the abdomen is twisted, try using some soapy water to soften it. Then use some tweezers to carefully untwist it so that you can check for a little girlie flap

Klooz91 · Aug 5, 2014

Gave it a good go ......

..... but it was like she had tied it in a knot

pyro fiend · Aug 6, 2014

looks like she chewed it up a little too much to be id on the sex this way=\

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