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I woke up to it on it's back and it was on it's back for another 45 min or so. Once it pushed through it's carapace, it was done in about 30 minutes give or take. Surprisingly it's pretty active compared to my other one who built a wall in it's hide. This one is out of it's hide currently just having a stroll.How long did the process take in this instance?
I agree, I usually don't bother them whatsoever during the molting process, but I wanted to document how it happens to show some friends and family who were asking. I do usually like to notice it right after they're done so I can check if the molt isn't stuck to it (had a couple problems with stuck molts in the past so I'd rather catch it sooner than later).It never has and more than likely never will cease to amaze me.
Whilst I prefer to find my tarantulas/spiders/pedes etcetera moulted to take the stress away I love seeing the process documented.
I just prefer to wake up and find them moulted. If I see 1 of them has flipped it's squeeky bum time.I agree, I usually don't bother them whatsoever during the molting process, but I wanted to document how it happens to show some friends and family who were asking. I do usually like to notice it right after they're done so I can check if the molt isn't stuck to it (had a couple problems with stuck molts in the past so I'd rather catch it sooner than later).
Interestingly enough for mine, they've all molted outside their hide (other than this one) and it's been easy to check up on them. I have a sp. 'machala' that's about to burst soon (hopefully, I've been saying that for the last few days and it's been in premolt longer than this one) so I might take a video of that one too because I'm expecting a large jump in size.Awesome photos! It is rare that any of my Ts molt in such a location that is good for photographing, darn it lol
I have mostly baboons, which means heavy webbing and some tunneling.Interestingly enough for mine, they've all molted outside their hide (other than this one) and it's been easy to check up on them. I have a sp. 'machala' that's about to burst soon (hopefully, I've been saying that for the last few days and it's been in premolt longer than this one) so I might take a video of that one too because I'm expecting a large jump in size.