Hi Ive had this chaco for about 3 weeks just want to know if its in pre molt , being over fed or is it the way he should look at this stage i have stop feeding him... Please help

Hi Wonderpark

When I first got my 2 G pulchripes slings, they were also slow to molt the first time. Since then (and an additional heat source) they have molted 2 more times, each about a month apart.

The one in the picture does look a little obese. I haven't had issues with some of mine that were "fat", but it could cause issues during molting, falling etc. from what I've heard.

What I have noticed is that most of my slings, just before they molt, they seem to swell up a bit. They appear very fat a few days before the molt. I assume it has to do with them retaining extra moisture for the molting process.

I notice those little dents on the abdomen, many of my Ts also had those just before molting. Even my Poecilotheria ornata sling.
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This was very close to molting.

Another thing is to ensure proper humidity and moisture before and during the molting process, without it the probability of having a problematic molt increases.

Thanks SynergyZA besides extra humidity and heating should i continue not feeding him until molt?

Mine usually stop eating by themselves.
But since it is quite big, I don't think stop feeding it would be harmful.
Keep the moisture up as they get moisture from food too, so if you stop feeding, make sure to up the humidity.

Will do thanks

Excellent advice there, Synergy!

Just an update still waiting for it to molt

My G. Pulchripes didn't eat for two and a half months and molted 3 weeks ago. Well he taught me a lesson as I thought he was a goner but is doing so well now. Before the molt he was the size of yours now:)

thanx synergy my p.ornata sling also have that little "craters" so it means that i am now expecting a molt

Mine has not eaten for a month either, it just chills in its hide. Hope something happens soons

sorry .. couldnt resist!!

My G Pulchripes is also in pre-moult for the past 3 months and looks exactly like the pic you posted. Hard being patient!

lol awesome pic raven very very creative!