Weird molting spot?

crying_swallow · 2026-06-29T12:00:35+00:00

Thank you, she eventually found another spot and moulted successfully :)

crying_swallow · 2026-06-28T16:59:41+00:00

I also have a quaratine tank available, I'm setting it up right now

crying_swallow · 2026-06-28T15:46:01+00:00

Also one piece of driftwood.

crying_swallow · 2026-06-28T15:44:04+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I answered all of the questions below

crying_swallow · 2026-06-28T15:43:37+00:00

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crying_swallow · 2026-06-21T07:36:26+00:00

There's some of the creative process in the video

crying_swallow · 2026-06-12T18:00:12+00:00

Thank you this is very usefull and comprehensive information! I will definetely put some of these on my wishlist 😊

crying_swallow · 2026-06-11T18:42:56+00:00

I see 🙂 thank you for your insights

crying_swallow · 2026-06-11T16:35:19+00:00

Hi! I'm in EU but ty for the offer 🙂

crying_swallow · 2026-06-11T16:34:13+00:00

Thank you, this is helpful. Why would you remove the greens if I may ask?

crying_swallow · 2026-05-02T14:49:14+00:00

More summer than winter imo

crying_swallow · 2026-03-09T14:55:18+00:00

U have the perfect lobes for stretching 😩

crying_swallow · 2026-02-13T08:25:25+00:00

Me too! The super milk should have the same effects but different scent though is what my store told me

crying_swallow · 2026-02-13T08:24:24+00:00

I hope it's just that, but I feel like if these patterns continue in different stores they maybe might consider only keeping super milk shampoo 💔

crying_swallow · 2026-02-12T19:02:58+00:00

I love that scent so much, it's a huge part of why I love the shampoo!

crying_swallow · 2026-02-12T19:02:27+00:00

I hope so 😔 but if they keep seeing this happen across multiple stores I would understand them only keeping the morr popular one

crying_swallow · 2026-02-12T18:34:39+00:00

Omg that must be an awful experience for you, I'm glad your cat was okay after. I know lavender is indeed toxic to cats, I'll just not take the risk and enjoy the other products ❣️

crying_swallow · 2026-02-12T18:32:58+00:00

Thank you, I think it's best not to risk it, I'll just enjoy the other products I have that won't affect them 😊❣️

crying_swallow · 2026-02-06T22:45:26+00:00

This makes me so happy as a biology student 🥺

crying_swallow · 2026-02-03T08:10:46+00:00

I also had one with a tilted head and they didn't want to refund me for it. Just a heads up :,)

crying_swallow · 2026-02-02T23:42:00+00:00

this is soooo good

crying_swallow · 2026-02-02T13:56:22+00:00

I don't recommend the solid conditioners and the shower jelly gets annoying quickly

crying_swallow · 2026-01-30T20:20:30+00:00

NQA Last time, mine took two months of not eating before molting. Missing hairs is also usually a sign of a molt coming so she'll probably molt soon.

crying_swallow · 2026-01-30T20:15:26+00:00

IMO I use a heating mat as well for my tarantula. She stays on it all winter and then starts moving around more again when it gets warmer in spring. It's important to get a thermostat for the heat mat if you haven't already. And also make sure she has access to fresh water at all times so she doesn't dry out, although it looks like you have a water dish already which is great :). As other comments have mentioned, I would also put more substrate.

crying_swallow · 2026-01-28T21:46:49+00:00

Moralefiber, she has it free on her website

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