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tikki

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One of my Chinese molted to L5 last week, probably 5 or 6 days ago. None of the others from the same ooth have molted yet. They've been walking kind of awkwardly like they always do when they're going to molt, and it makes me really reluctant to feed them for worry they'll start to molt and get knocked down by the flies. Humidity is up, temperature is good, I'm still feeding them (just smaller amounts and very cautiously); what's up? They should have molted a week ago.

On another note, Murdoc, the one that molted, is eating a meal worm for the first time! I'm excited, but I think it's a little too big for him. He'll probably be throwing up later, but he's just so darn enthusiastic.

 
Maybe variations in humidity, or could just not be ready yet. I have 7 c. nebulosus nymphs who have all molted within 36 hours of each other, up until this last subadult molt. One took a week longer than the others under the exact same conditions. Sounds like you're doing the right thing though, feed cautiously and wait! Good luck!

 
Maybe variations in humidity, or could just not be ready yet. I have 7 c. nebulosus nymphs who have all molted within 36 hours of each other, up until this last subadult molt. One took a week longer than the others under the exact same conditions. Sounds like you're doing the right thing though, feed cautiously and wait! Good luck!
Yep, that just about says it all!

 
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