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shed Tarantula skin

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I know this will creep some folks out, but I think the way a tarantula sheds its skin is magnificent.
Here is the newly cast outside of "Steptoe" , my pet roseback tarantula. See how there is a port to withdraw each leg and pedipalp? The top of the Cephalothorax just pops open to let the spider out in her new fuzzy coat. You gotta admit, that is pretty elegant
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Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Shutter Speed
1/20 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
5 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Nov 15, 2012, 10:13:41 AM
Sensor Size
1mm
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Artanicman's avatar
This is awesome! Does the head comes off like that too?