King Molted Again

Elmo suddenly noticed that King was molting this morning. He was already nearly finished by this time. Here are some photos we got soon after he noticed.

King - Molting
June 5, 2011

King - Molting
June 5, 2011
Click to see LARGE version of photo!

King last molted 4 months ago. We were concerned he might get stuck again, but there were absolutely no problems this time.

Also, he does not appear to have come out black this time. The hairs all over him are crazy long! His legs are very thick, too. Elmo is convinced that King is really a Queen. I can't tell if there is an epigastric furrow in the photo or not. Perhaps it is still too soon to tell.

May Modeling: Tears

As I posted in late April, Tears had been coming out a bit. Here she is in early May, still peeking out on occasion.

Tears ~ May 2011

We actually saw her come to the top of her hole to catch a meal recently, during the DAY!

May Modeling: King

First of the month and Elmo finds King, our Theraphosa blondi, in... a defensive stance / display? Great photo op!

King ~ May 1, 2011

King ~ May 1, 2011

King ~ May 1, 2011

King did, eventually, completely bury this water dish. We put a larger one elsewhere in the aquarium. He then dug a bit of a large bowl next to the old water dish. He hides in it quite well!