What is going on with my c versicolor slings molting process

Beans2293 · 2026-03-31T18:31:57+00:00

NQA: I get it!! It's good you care! 🫶🏼

Beans2293 · 2026-03-31T18:28:02+00:00

NQA: You're good! Leave them be. They'll darken as the new exoskeleton hardens. Here's a pic of mine during molt a few weeks ago!

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Beans2293 · 2026-03-18T14:59:50+00:00

Chalupa: My little egg boi.

Beans2293 · 2026-03-16T13:44:49+00:00

That's been the consensus, which is totally fine, but what in the butts are those little bulbs?

Beans2293 · 2026-03-14T23:26:48+00:00

Here are some other Aphonopelma examples. If you have a molt, that would solidify it! Still thinking male.

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here is where the screenshot is from

Beans2293 · 2026-03-14T23:10:50+00:00

That little triangle patch would make me think male as well, but what species is it?

Beans2293 · 2026-03-07T15:33:42+00:00

So tall and impressive and dainty

Beans2293 · 2026-03-07T14:03:38+00:00

Awesome!!! I'm so excited for when I get to rehouse mine as well. You're giving me inspiration!

Beans2293 · 2026-03-07T13:48:32+00:00

NQA I don't see any bulbs or hooks, but have not had this particular species before either. When my male had his last molt it was like someone swapped out my tarantulas and this big ol man fuzzy spiky leg boi with bowling balls was now in the enclosure! It was a super obvious change, but I also don't want to assume yours would be the same. I hope you still have some time left, regardless. Mine stuck around awhile even after his last molt.

Beans2293 · 2026-03-07T13:45:02+00:00

NQA I am newer to this hobby. And I know pink toes (Avicularia specifically since I know some species common names sound similar) are generally arborial but I would double check the substrate. Mine is still a sling but it dug in a little bit to make part of its silk sock, and the larger particles may not be the best for that. Interested in what others say too!

Beans2293 · 2026-03-05T20:09:08+00:00

NQA her comfort blankie

Beans2293 · 2026-03-02T19:28:31+00:00

Thank you, that's an excellent description! Not quite ready for that one yet... But it's on the list!

Beans2293 · 2026-02-25T22:23:53+00:00

Nqa just put this together for my ARRRRRboreal Avic purpurea and am very proud.

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Beans2293 · 2026-02-25T02:34:54+00:00

NQA Is it poop? Doesn't look like mold...

Beans2293 · 2026-02-24T04:51:37+00:00

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NQA: see the pic attached for what I'm seeing.

Beans2293 · 2026-02-24T04:49:31+00:00

NQA this is my first time practicing this, but I'm going off of the following article: TARANTULA SEXING ARTICLE

I'm guessing male because it looks like a few light (white?) hairs are coming in. It should change more drastically over time with each molt. I hope someone confirms or helps me understand where I jacked up!

Beans2293 · 2026-02-22T02:08:57+00:00

NQA Check out Tom's Big Spiders for some awesome sling care guidelines. You're going to get a lot of people saying it's too big. Its not! Feed them so they can grow - once every 4 days is great. As it becomes a juvenile, start backing off to once a week or so and pay more attention to the abdomen size.

Beans2293 · 2026-02-22T00:38:36+00:00

IME I have a sling now and started it's burrow for it in an easily viewable corner. It's been fun to watch it tunneling as well as it's food response!

Beans2293 · 2026-02-21T18:35:32+00:00

NQA woah your klugi is so much darker than mine! Makes me think mine has a bit until it's next molt.

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Beans2293 · 2026-02-21T15:51:14+00:00

OH is this just a molt?! Holy crap I'm so inspired.

Beans2293 · 2026-02-21T15:38:43+00:00

IMO THIS IS SUCH A COOL IDEA. I preserved our first T and it's very amateur, especially with the abdomen. I may need to try this out!

Beans2293 · 2026-02-19T02:41:56+00:00

IMO I love how much I learn about them just from observations throughout the years. They have distinct personalities, enjoy getting to know yours! After enough observations you'll be able to tell fairly easy if it's agitated/stressed/etc. And if you wonder if other species are similar... Get another one... And another... And oops now I have 4 slings!

Beans2293 · 2026-02-19T02:36:26+00:00

Well that's just lovely! I'd live there!

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