g.pulchura sling problem (possibly)

[Luke Horton]

Hiya there I have kept T's for some time now (2 years) and I am used to how they will react pre-molt and post, but there is one exception i have had this g.pulchra for 4 months, he is about 3-4 cm and he has not molted in the whole time i have had him, but he is showing the sign's, he has A darkened patch on his abdomen and has kept his weight (no shrinking of the abdomen) but this little guy has not eaten for 2 of these 4 months.

I know this can be normal for species with a slower metabolism but such a small sling holding in for so long is starting to worry me as he has blocked up his entrance and won even accept dead food, I would love it if some one has an idea or experience in this situation.

Many thanks

Luke Horton

Buckinghamshire

[Stephen jordan]

My Pulchra sling is about 4cm and its been this size for over two years and not moulted once, These spiders have a mind of their own and they moult when they feel like it. I'm beyond worrying now, Spider is fine and so is yours most likely.

[Peter Roach]

Totally normal for this species.
Start worrying after Christmas if it hasnt moult by then.

[Luke Horton]

Totally normal for this species.
Start worrying after Christmas if it hasnt moult by then.

thank you both for your reassuring information guy's.