Hi.
I have had my baby Smithi for about 14 months now, and he/she has molted 3 times since January 1st 2013. The last molt was back in May last year, 8 months ago, and I was just wondering why he/she hasn't molted since?
The spider is kept at a good temperature, good humidity, eats well and always has access to water which is only sprayed to the insides of the enclosure.
The spider is about 1 Inch leg span, and kept in a round enclosure about 3 inches in diameter, is this too small for the spider? Is it the enclosure size that could be stunting the growth of the spider? I know the enclosure needs to be at least twice the leg span, but I am thinking maybe the enclosure could be too small now.
If I do need to rehouse my spider, will a plastic Cricket tub be ok to use? I mean the tubs that the Crickets come in when purchased from the pet shop?
Thanks
I have had my baby Smithi for about 14 months now, and he/she has molted 3 times since January 1st 2013. The last molt was back in May last year, 8 months ago, and I was just wondering why he/she hasn't molted since?
The spider is kept at a good temperature, good humidity, eats well and always has access to water which is only sprayed to the insides of the enclosure.
The spider is about 1 Inch leg span, and kept in a round enclosure about 3 inches in diameter, is this too small for the spider? Is it the enclosure size that could be stunting the growth of the spider? I know the enclosure needs to be at least twice the leg span, but I am thinking maybe the enclosure could be too small now.
If I do need to rehouse my spider, will a plastic Cricket tub be ok to use? I mean the tubs that the Crickets come in when purchased from the pet shop?
Thanks
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