HELP Tarantula upside down will it be ok?

Antiant

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My tarantula is upside down, and I can't tell if it's molting or not PLEASE HELP 20210523_015844.jpg
 

Poonjab

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Uhh. I hate to break it to you. But looks dead. What species? Also some other things that need to be noted here. :/
 

vicareux

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Seems like it had a fall,they don't usually die on their backs.
 

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I should have stated this but she still moves her legs if I tap the cage.
Could be dehydrated. Looks too far gone. That doesn’t look like molt position to me. Looks more like onset of death curl.
 

Antiant

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Try to drip some water on your T's fangs. If that brings your T back to life,inspect for damage.
I also did some digging and that I should give them water if they're molting. But I'm not sure if this is a molting position or not.

I should also state that she's a rose hair tarantula
 

vicareux

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I also did some digging and that I should give them water if they're molting. But I'm not sure if this is a molting position or not.
If theyre molting,they should not be disturbed,as they should have access to water readily avaliable.
Can we see a wide shot of the enclosure?
 

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That setup is in need of desperate attention. Lots of changes. First get that thing water, at all times!!
 

yetkin

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despite no water is that a cricet on right size of the first picture?
 

vicareux

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How long would it take for her to start drink and, are there any other methods?
She should stuff her face into the water right away.
You would usually have your water dish full for that purposes,but doesnt look like it has the energy to go to the dish.
Secondary way is via food.
If this T pulls through,you'll need to change a lot of things about your enclosure.
 
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