Deformed back legs from molt

Spooderling

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My sling molted overnight and I found it moving but attached to its molt in the morning. I just assumed it may be dragging the molt around (as another one of my Ts do). I left it undisturbed but later realized that it was stuck and moving around with its leg stuck in the molt.
I was able to gently spray it with water and it detached from the molt on its own. However, two of its back legs are like this now.

Is there anything I can do? Will it be ok? :(
 

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If there's no other issue and it's only the legs, it should be fine. It may remove them both itself or wait till it molts again. Slings usually heal pretty good. Adults can be tricky.
If the rest is fine, it should be ok.
Keep clean water available all the time, hydration is key.
Good luck.
 

ladyratri

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If it does drop the injured legs, they will grow back over the next couple molts.

I'd probably also observe to make sure it is hunting ok, and possibly disable prey more than usual if it has any trouble catching meals. Basically just make sure it's really eating.
 

Brewser

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Spiders have the ability to self-amputate injured / useless appendages,
and or will likely adapt and overcome the disability,
wait and see what transpires over time.
Best Wishes 2 U Both.
 
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