purple5262 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have a question about something I noticed about my hissers (G. portentosa). I got these about a year and a half ago as pets for my daughter and they are doing really well. However, I just noticed they (mostly all) seem to have white growths (?) on their legs (tarsus). I can't get a picture of mine but found a photo on the internet showing exactly what mine look like. I'm assuming this is ok and the way they are supposed to look since I can't find anything in a search for it but would like to know for sure. I know sometimes they have mites but can't find any on mine, if that helps. Thanks in advance for any advice! Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 That's normal I believe those are the sticky pad things that the hissers use to climb. It's really nothing to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple5262 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks! I wondered if it might be something like that. I just wanted to be sure my hissers were ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Completely understandable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 You seem new on here you should go post about yourself in introduce myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkie14 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Those are tarsal pads, totally normal part of insect anatomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadstar Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It's what they use to climb glass so well. Gecko bugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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