is there a way to save an exuvium?

Kiv

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Hello all,

I'm new here and am fairly new to the whole T keeping. But I do have a question. I have an A. Seemanni that molted a little while ago but unfortunatly I wasn't able get the exuvium out before it had dried. :? I was wondering if there is a way to make it pliable again so that I may get a better view of the inside of it. Any input would be great :)

Thanx to all!


Noel
 

Kiv

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Cool, thanx for all the info, seems simple enough, I guess I just have to hope I don't destroy it while trying to open it up. She's molted a couple of other times, but I always seem to be a little too late. Thanx again!:)
 

Craig

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i take my spray bottle and blast it down with water. if your doing it on a tile floor spray it until there is a little puddle under the exuvium.
 

luther

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Someone reccomended to me that I put the exuvium into a large jar, half filled with wet cotton wool balls. Leave it in the jar for a hour and it should have softened enough to unfold. If not, wait longer.
 

vulpina

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I have heard of using the water w/ dish soap method.

Andy
 

Kiv

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Thanx for all the relies, I used the water and dish soap method and it worked like a charm. Thanx again for all the replies!:)
 
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