Not again.... :(

[Wg25]

Heys guys.
So this is the second time in a row that my poor B.boehmei slings has gotten his abdomen and carapace part of the molt stuck to him. All his legs are free but his abdomen is still mostly intact with his old carapace stuck to it ( again ). This time it is stuck a bit worse. Am I doing something wrong? Is the enclosure not humid enough? And should I just drip a few drops of water on him and hope it comes of again???

 

[Wg25]

After he molted he went back into his hide , and dragged his little molt behind him. You can see it sticking out of his hide....still attached to him

Here is his enclosure?

 

[micheldied]

Where is it stuck to? Brachypelma are usually fine with dry enclosures, but what you can do next time is up the humidity when you know the T is going into premolt. It's possible that this T was just born with something that causes it to have molting problems, who knows.

 

[Wg25]

This is the photo of his molt a couple of weeks ago...but it's basically the same. As you can see his abdomen molt is still complete with the carapace attached to it. But this time the legs are also attached to the underside of the abdomen molt.

 

[micheldied]

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This is the photo of his molt a couple of weeks ago...but it's basically the same. As you can see his abdomen molt is still complete with the carapace attached to it. But this time the legs are also attached to the underside of the abdomen molt.

Are they blocking the book lungs at all?

 

[Wg25]

He is en is hide so I can't see? Scared to disturb him after a molt?

 

[micheldied]

He is en is hide so I can't see? Scared to disturb him after a molt?

Probably best not to. If the molt is blocking the book lungs, you'll need to do something about it. Other wise, if the T is feeding and moving fine, then it shouldn't be a problem. If the entire molt is stuck there, you can try snipping it off carefully, though it'll likely break off on its own.

 

[Wg25]

Probably best not to. If the molt is blocking the book lungs, you'll need to do something about it. Other wise, if the T is feeding and moving fine, then it shouldn't be a problem. If the entire molt is stuck there, you can try snipping it off carefully, though it'll likely break off on its own.

Okay thanks for the advice Micheldied! Appreciate it

 

[Wg25]

 

[micheldied]

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Looks like it's exactly the same as last time. The rest of the molt will probably fall off soon enough. You can try lightly applying some vaseline using a swab onto the molt carapace stuck to the abdomen.

 

[Entity]

like the last molt it probably just dried to his abdomen after molt. the carapace wouldn't be connected to abdomen other than with dried fluids from molting. just moisten it and see if it comes off again. I would say ur not doing anything wrong he just doesnt kick the molt away far enough and some pieces dry to him after the process. at least thats my interpretation of the situation.

 

[khatchet]

You could also try putting a drop or 2 of olive oil on the contact areas.

 

[Wg25]

So yesterday I put a bit off vaseline on his abdomen with a little brush. A few hours later he was in his hide with his abdomen and the molt sticking out. I got a pair of tweezers and tried to gently pull it of but only the carapace came of. After trying again I noticed that it was stuck on there very solid.....and it looks like there is poop coming out of the sides of the molt. Im starting to get really worried

 

[MassExodus]

Is there any way to pull it away from the body a little and cut it anywhere? It sounds like it may need to be done, if poop is getting caught between and building up..sorry for your troubles Wg25, hope he gets it off again..

 

[Kymura]

vaseline doesn't sink in very well, try a little oil or warm water maybe.... so sorry your having these issues Wg25

 

[Wg25]

Thanks guys....this really sucks.
@MassExodus , there is nothing that can be cut anymore its only this cup shaped molt that is mostly covering his spinnerets. I'll see if I can get another photo!
@Kymura , I only had vaseline but will definitely go buy some oil that will be safe to use on my little boehmei

 

[MassExodus]

I don't know, maybe letting it dry out and break off is the answer. I've never had to deal with this issue.. The feces thing is scary though..

 

[corij]

id be wary of using vaseline or anything else that is petroleum based . petrol kills all insects

 

[Wg25]

id be wary of using vaseline or anything else that is petroleum based . petrol kills all insects

I'll keep that in mind! Thanks corij!

 

[Wg25]