A. versicolor sling molting.....again

sandybanjo · Dec 17, 2014

It just finished a molt about three weeks ago. I got it about four months ago about 1/2", and it's molted three times since then.

Is it common for this species to molt frequently as a sling?

Misty Day · Dec 17, 2014

I'm sure at high temps and frequent feedings could cause one to molt every 3 weeks. But really there's no way to know, could be a male, could just be a faster developer then their siblings. I'm sure it's nothing to worry/ fuss over

Neoza · Dec 17, 2014

My G. Pulchripes molted 3 times in 5 months, and he wasnt a sling, he was almost adult so...

viper69 · Dec 18, 2014

sandybanjo said:
It just finished a molt about three weeks ago. I got it about four months ago about 1/2", and it's molted three times since then.

Is it common for this species to molt frequently as a sling?

Nothing to worry about, they are supposed to grow.

14pokies · Dec 18, 2014

No problem bro, its actually a good thing the quicker you can get avics to the 2 inch mark the better..they can be pretty sensitive when there small.

SuzukiSwift · Dec 18, 2014

It's certainly not normal however it is not alarming, some Ts moult frequently like this, it is most likely due to the conditions and feeding.

tonypace2009 · Dec 18, 2014

My A. Versicolor pretty much molted on a monthly schedule for several molts. From 2nd instar to mature male was 2 years and 6 months. This is a exciting species to watch grow they go through so many changes. Congratulations

klawfran3 · Dec 18, 2014

Did it eat since the molt before? It could have accidentally damaged something in its digestive tract (they molt out the pumping stomach and esophagus too) and needed to molt again to repair it.

I wouldn't worry too much, at least you got more growth out if it!

sandybanjo · Dec 18, 2014

klawfran3 said:
Did it eat since the molt before? It could have accidentally damaged something in its digestive tract (they molt out the pumping stomach and esophagus too) and needed to molt again to repair it.

I wouldn't worry too much, at least you got more growth out if it!

Yes, it's an eater! I figured that it is healthy....it's about 1 1/2" now. I've had pretty good luck with slings....so far....all my spiders seem to be healthy and flourishing.....a blessings indeed! Thanks all!

A. versicolor sling molting.....again

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