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Old 10th March 2010, 10:28
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My Congo hasn't shed for a while and I was wondering if you could tell me (even though the pic is blurry) from the wingbuds if he may moult soon or not, also if he is pre-sub or subadult? :P sorry about the pic quality it goes rubbish when I zoom in.





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Old 10th March 2010, 10:54
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Yes definitely.

Mine has just shed to adult and looked exactly the same! Her abdomen also started to look a bit 'shrivelled' just before she began to shed.

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Hi,
he is definitely subadult and it shouldn't take that long anymore for him to moult. The wingbuds are obviously swollen. Just give him some time and don't disturb him. The preparation for the last moult takes quite often a bit longer. Good luck.
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Old 10th March 2010, 12:04
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he is definitely subadult and it shouldn't take that long anymore for him to moult. The wingbuds are obviously swollen. Just give him some time and don't disturb him. The preparation for the last moult takes quite often a bit longer. Good luck.
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Awesome! I am so excited!

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Old 16th March 2010, 06:19
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Whats going on? Its been over 7 days since it stopped eating (plus its on a heat mat) Wheres my adult Congo

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The moult to adult always takes too long to arrive.
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