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Is molting seasonal?


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15 years 6 months ago #18162 by Jaco
Is molting seasonal? was created by Jaco
Just a question for the more experienced keepers.

I have got a collection of 19 T.s, until 5 months ago i only had 3. So I am not to sure about this, is molting seasonal? I just watched my 10th one molt in 7 days. Will they molt in winter, or might this be the last molt before winter?

Any inputs would be appreciated.

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15 years 6 months ago #18163 by Albertus
Replied by Albertus on topic Re:Is molting seasonal?
My two Ts are in premolt so I also would like to know.

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15 years 6 months ago #18165 by Jaco
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Thanks Goldenspider, reminded my that forgot to mention that part in my question, I also have 2, maybe 3 in premolt.

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15 years 6 months ago #18166 by Jake
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Winter tends to slow down with moulting of tarantulas.

But on average it is monthly depending on the species and the size of the tarantula.
As an example your Grammastola species take a long time to grow so the sheds become far a few between.

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15 years 6 months ago #18167 by Albertus
Replied by Albertus on topic Re:Is molting seasonal?
My Grammostola molts every 1 and a half months and its 10 cm now (I do power feed him her)

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15 years 6 months ago #18168 by Peter van Aardt
I think it depends on how much the outside climate/temperature influences the T's, like if your T's enclosure has a stable humidity and temperature year round they will most probably molt anytime.

Well that is my opinion... :)

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