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dbcgeno

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Hi all. I'm an ooth with twelve Chinese. They are all in their fourth or fifth instar.

After a molt, two of them appear to have weak abdomens. When hanging from the top of the habitat, thier abdomens hang straight down, giving them a folded look. It doesn't seem to bother them at all. I was wondering if maybe they are not getting enough food, or are missing something in their diet. I feed them fruit flies daily, small crickets twice a week, and moths whenever I can catch them.

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This is fairly common. If you search on the topic you will find others have had this issue.

 
Good to know. Thanks.

I did try searching first but didn't find anything. Guess I wasn't using the right keywords.

 
No worries...I've had several Chinese with this issue and it doesn't seem to bother them. One of them is over 8 months old and going strong. I was worried too at first but everyone on the board assured me it was okay, and it was.

Rebecca

 

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