Is the Wolf spider I found preparing to molt or is it dying?

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Hey guys! So I was looking for spiders at my girlfriend's house today with a flashlight and I quickly found this guy. However once I drew near to it I realized it was on its back with its legs curled up. Thinking it was dead, I picked it up in my hand, at which point it came to life and started drunkenly walking around on my hand. I've seen many wolf spiders and I have never ever witnessed one walk the way it did, it was really strange. Shortly after it resumed this curled up position, so I took it inside just in case something came along and ate it. Is it preparing to molt (if so should I flip it on its back) or is it dying?

 

[Liquifin]

Dying is what it looks like to me. If it was molting, then it's legs would not be curled in.

 

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Dying is what it looks like to me. If it was molting, then it's legs would not be curled in.

Shoot. I really wanted to help it haha. Thanks for the quick response!

 

[ReignofInvertebrates]

Yep, that there is unfortunately the infamous “death curl” that most spiders do when they start to lose muscle function in their legs (followed by death).

 

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Yep, that there is unfortunately the infamous “death curl” that most spiders do when they start to lose muscle function in their legs (followed by death).

Shoot. I thought it was probably dying but the weird movement (and my limited knowledge on wolf spider molting behavior) gave me a little hope. But alas.