48 hours of my t being on his back

[Napexcape]

Hey guys, my pink toe has recently went into molt. Not sure the age but he is good size so older for sure. Well it went into molt about 24 hours ago. And I'm scared since it's been so long. Not sure what to do. As this is my favorite t I've ever had. Not sure if I should leave it be for longer or try to assist in helping escape. Any advice would be great

 

[viper69]

Hey guys, my pink toe has recently went into molt. Not sure the age but he is good size so older for sure. Well it went into molt about 24 hours ago. And I'm scared since it's been so long. Not sure what to do. As this is my favorite t I've ever had. Not sure if I should leave it be for longer or try to assist in helping escape. Any advice would be great

Leave it

 

[emartinm28]

https://arachnoboards.com/threads/tarantula-stuck-in-its-molt-look-here-for-advice.306038/

this thread is your best resource. If the T is still actively moving and making some progress then I would say leave it be. Pics would help. Only intervene if you are SURE that it is actually stuck, molts can take a long time.

 

[Smotzer]

Almost always best case scenario is to do nothing and wait.

 

[BoyFromLA]

Not sure what to do.

Watch, observe, learn.

 

[Scorpiobsession]

24 hours is nothing. Some members have had their tarantulas go into molt and hide for over a year and they came out fine. Just leave him alone and learn from it.

 

[vicareux]

24 hours is nothing. Some members have had their tarantulas go into molt and hide for over a year and they came out fine. Just leave him alone and learn from it.

I think the person meant 24h from the flip,which is longer than it usually takes to finish molting.

 

[Napexcape]

vicareux. Right it's been flipped on it's back for over a day now. Why I've been kinda scared for a stuck molt . Never had one take this long .

 

[Scorpiobsession]

vicareux. Right it's been flipped on it's back for over a day now. Why I've been kinda scared for a stuck molt . Never had one take this long .

In that case the link provided above has all the information for what to do if it gets stuck. First make sure that it's stuck, if it's actively working to get itself out and the molt isn't hardening then you shouldn't intervene.

 

[Napexcape]

My pink toe has been flipped over on it's back for 2 days now. I'm not seeing any movement or progress from it any more. My stress level over loosing him is threw the roof lol. Yesterday people said leave it to do it's thing. But as time goes I'm afraid he is going to die form in his molt

 

[emartinm28]

Has it made progress? We need to know how far along it is. If you can get pictures *without disturbing the T* that would be great. If the chelicerae aren’t even out yet there’s nothing to do but wait.

 

[Smotzer]

Has it popped the carapace? Or made any progress?

 

[mack1855]

Question....are the legs curled inwards,or spread out a little.2 days is concerning,imo.Picture would go a long way in helping out.
And you say no movement from anything?.Legs twitching even a little bit?.

 

[BoyFromLA]

Are you certain it is on it’s back for molting, not dead?

 

[mack1855]

Are you certain it is on it’s back for molting, not dead?

Agree...that’s why I asked about leg positions.
If curled in on the body,most likely dead.

Went back to your post from yesterday.
Probably dead,unfortunately.
I hope I’m wrong,but....

 

[viper69]

My pink toe has been flipped over on it's back for 2 days now. I'm not seeing any movement or progress from it any more. My stress level over loosing him is threw the roof lol. Yesterday people said leave it to do it's thing. But as time goes I'm afraid he is going to die form in his molt

How large is it?

 

[Napexcape]

Sorry. I've been at work. I haven't been able to reply. I've certain he is dead unfortunately. Sad day tbh. Thank you guys for all the quick replies though.

 

[emartinm28]

Sorry for your loss