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i have a Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula; near the back of the abdomen she is losing her hair. is this common if not what are possible cures

Submitted: 290 days and 9 hours ago.
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Age: 1; Male; Breed: Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula

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just noticed it this evening

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Hello,

There are several reasons why a tarantula might lose hair in this area. It often happens shortly before a molt, and is normal then. Tarantulas also sometimes use the abdomen hairs in their den or burrow. If the tarantula is frightened, it will 'shed' the abdomen hairs in defense, leaving a bald spot. Most causes of this type of hair loss are considered normal. The exception is that stress can cause this. In that case, if the stress isn't relieved, it can eventually lead to illness. I recommend that you take a look at the following site to make sure all conditions are right for your tarantula:

http://arachnophiliac.info/burrow/caresheets/aphonopelma_semmanni.htm


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40 yrs.: herps, pocket pets, rabbits, poultry, dogs, horses. Biology degree. Volunteer vet assistant

289 days and 21 hours ago.

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Thank you very much; this insite will help me better care for my pet. Also the web site you gave was very benifical. Thanks once agian.

 

damian

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