White spines on odonus niger

[titi59]

Hello all, I found on the first spine of my odonus some white spines, as if he had rubbed a fireworm, can you confirm that it is? Thank you

 

[melypr1985]

It's hard to tell. It kinda looks white and poofy. Is that an accurate description? It's entirely possible that he could have encountered a bristle worm when he wedged himself in the rocks to sleep, but a closer picture would help.

 

[titi59]

Thanks, it's really makes me think of spines, other pics:

 

[melypr1985]

I'm still leaning towards him getting stuck by a bristle worm, and unless you want to hold him down while you pull the hairs out there isn't much you can do for him. He seems otherwise healthy, so just keep doing what your doing and watch for infection. If you need to do something proactive for him, you can add some Selcon or other vitamin supplement to his food to help boost his immune system. Help him ward off any infections or complications on his own.

 

[titi59]

Okay thank you, I just watched it almost has nothing !