Are there two now?

No, but I'm now sure that my little sling has had it's first shed. :w00t:

So that's pretty good signs that I'm doing good with this little one. Yeah me. I thought it might be soon since the sling stopped eating a week ago. I do have a question, as the little one still seems to be a bit shy. How long do I give this baby until the exoskeleton hardens up, and I should attempt another feeding?

Oops, forgot to add a pic!
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...aby_t_molt.jpg

Ooo,

Good question. :clap:

Remember to watch him do his stretching and gymnastic routine. :D


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I usually wait a few days before feeding after a molt, usually on the 4-5 day mark. Once the color comes back is what I start to look for.

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Ooo,

Good question. :clap:

Remember to watch him do his stretching and gymnastic routine. :D


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I keep thinking he's dead, because he lays funny but then I end up spooking him and he pops up. I've got to stop checking him every couple minutes. :slamhead:

It's like I've got a emergency T technique that will sudden application in order to save its life. :rolleyes:

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I usually wait a few days before feeding after a molt, usually on the 4-5 day mark. Once the color comes back is what I start to look for.

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Thanks Pat! That's super helpful. :bow:

Cute Speeeder.... I think.

They fascinate me, AND creep me out!:nerd:

Sweet!

Molt is a good sign, looks like its growing up happy! :)

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Cute Speeeder.... I think.

They fascinate me, AND creep me out!:nerd:

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I'm fascinated too, and still a bit afraid of the little thing. His job is to help me get over my fear. The little thing isn't too intimidating, and I'm getting to be more afraid of crushing his little things than I am of the sling. :D

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Sweet!

Molt is a good sign, looks like its growing up happy! :)

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Yeah! :clap:

I'm actually very excited to see this first molt, since this is my first T. It did freak me out when I saw it on it's back. I didn't take any pics of that because I didn't want to disturb him. Very cool though! :yes:

Awww! You such a good T momma!!! :D I'm w/ Pat... when I had my rose hair and she was still smallish I waited till she "looked" ready... usually about 4-5 days to toughen up... That's one cute baby!

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No, but I'm now sure that my little sling has had it's first shed. :w00t:

So that's pretty good signs that I'm doing good with this little one. Yeah me. I thought it might be soon since the sling stopped eating a week ago. I do have a question, as the little one still seems to be a bit shy. How long do I give this baby until the exoskeleton hardens up, and I should attempt another feeding?

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Aww-Now that is adorable. What species is it?

Wait 3-4 days and try to offer food. Babies harden up pretty quick but adults take a week to two weeks before wanting to eat again.

Nice photo.

It's a Chaco Golden Knee, (Grammostola aureostriata I believe).

The little guy looks SO much bigger than before, and has happily started eating again.

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It's a Chaco Golden Knee, (Grammostola aureostriata I believe).

The little guy looks SO much bigger than before, and has happily started eating again.

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Just adorable! Yes, Chacos will eat until their hearts content. They make great pet T's and will grow decently quick if you keep the temps warm and you feed it well!

Good luck!

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Just adorable! Yes, Chacos will eat until their hearts content. They make great pet T's and will grow decently quick if you keep the temps warm and you feed it well!

Good luck!

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That's the goal! I'm already thinking about giving him a bit larger container. Nothing too big, but he can just about touch the top right now. :oops:

Is it possible to feed them too much? I'm hesitant to offer more than a couple small crix a week, for fear I'll overload the sling. Any tips on keeping the little guy? I'm so new to T ownership, and trying to absorb all the info I can find (which is few and a bit varied in content)

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That's the goal! I'm already thinking about giving him a bit larger container. Nothing too big, but he can just about touch the top right now. :oops:

Is it possible to feed them too much? I'm hesitant to offer more than a couple small crix a week, for fear I'll overload the sling. Any tips on keeping the little guy? I'm so new to T ownership, and trying to absorb all the info I can find (which is few and a bit varied in content)

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Yes, it is possible to feed too much. A few crix a week is fine. I would keep the substrate slight damp with some water drops on the side of the container so it can drink. If you feel you need to change containers, then I would do so. You do not want t's cramped for their next molt cycle.

Once this T is larger (around 2-3 inches) you can start keeping the substrate on the dryer side and then you can give it a bottle cap full of water. I tend to let the water run over the cap every now and then to provide mild humidity. Every week or so, you can lightly mist the substrate but when they are juvie/adult size,they do not require high humidity-only the babies.
The problem with this forum is its difficult to upload photos directly to it and I end up not posting photos so I can not show you my set ups.

Since I have so many Ts I use sterilite containers with holes drilled in them. I buy plastic pots and cut them in half which is used as a hide. I also add some plastic plants for decoration.

If you are wanting to learn more about T's, you can visit www.ats.org (american tarantula society). It is a great forum with very knowledgeable people.

I can answer questions you may have as well. :):):)
Good luck. You have an *adorable* little Chaco! :):banana: