Bald patch on MM Avic avic

[Gizalba]

Hi,

I wondered if this is normal or something to worry about? I didn't think this species flicked hair but rather rubbed it, so I wonder whether he has been rubbing his hairs around the enclosure? Is this a MM thing to attract a female? The bald looks quite severe :/ I am also worried as I know they don't live that long once mature so wondered if this is an end of life sign.

Amelia moulted into a mature male I think a few months ago. He was in the cork bark for ages and I've never seen the moult, so I am not sure when exactly; he just emerged one day with hooks. He is doing lots of wanderings so I think is looking for a lady now and will hopefully be going to ilovebrachys soon for mating.

 

[JACEY]

I am a new collector. In my studies, the balding can be both flicking hairs and premolt. Although Avics throw poop as a defence. Little white stuff. Pretty interesting. I've learned keep researching and observing. I've learned Avics are temperamental with their own personalities. My juvenile Avic Sunday is very shy and balls up like eww all in "her" (not confirmed) feelings for hours. My juvenile Curlys are more easy going. Anywoo, good luck. Jamie, 2 Curlys and an Avic.

 

[Tarantulafeets]

Yes, I'm pretty sure avicularinae rub their hairs onto the danger than flick them, but because it's a MM, it could have been walking around its enclosure and rubbing it onto the decor while searching for a mate.

 

[JACEY]

Anticipating the dread, If any of my 3 are males