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My son managed to get a better pic

I couldn't see any white bits but this is best pic I could get of that area.

Boris finally moulted yesterday but not only did he do it in the open but he didn't make a web. someone told me if I put the shed into some water it would open out and if I got a pic they could tell sex. I cant find the post now so I'm hoping they see this or someone else can tell me sex.

its my first I have always wanted one :-) can you tell me what is right temp and humidity please so I know if I got it right thanks

not sure as didn not sure as didn't really notice colour just saw it was bare. he's back in his borrow now so leaving well alone incase he is moulting

difficult to tell as he has about half of his rear end bare where he has flicked hairs out but I don't know what or why he has done this been like for a good 8 weeks way before went of food ect. but his legs look paler less colourful. the temp is 30C and humidity is 70C is this to much.

Hi my red knee hasn't eaten for 4 weeks now. I thought he was maybe going to moult as he was staying in same position in his hide. but still no sign of him webbing up he came out the other day for a drink but then sat on top of his hide after instead of going in. I offered him a cricket but he...

OIC thanks he's not eaten for a while now so I'm thinking he going to shed as last time he didn't eat for 2 weeks can't wait for him to grow a bit more :-)

that's what I thought but he's had no reason to flick them as apart from feeding at watering and chatting to him I don't do anything with him. He's back in his hide now and just sitting not moving so maybe is getting ready to shed. Thanks

Thanks :-) I think I just worry more about him because he's the first spider I've had and he is very small for his age. not well looked after at previous home he's a lovely boy I also noticed he has a small bare patch on his rear. Is this something to worry about at all Thanks

My Red Knee Boris has refused food for last week and looked like he was starting to web up ready to shed. But then 2 days ago he came out of his hide so popped a hopper in which he caught straight away. little while later I went to say night and he was back in his hide. then this morning he is...

Boris finally came out for a photo shoot this is him/her. For size comparison that's the middle of a kitchen roll under him. He is meant to be 3 years old. He is eating well and has shed once since I got him.

k thanks will give it a go

the moult is curled round I have tried to straighten but to fragile :-(

ok thanks