my curly is molting now!

[Jono_mad]

hi. this is the first time it has molted since i got it. it layed a load of web down and now it's on its back. how long should it take? it's been on its back for about an hour now and so far hasn't moved. i know im probably panicking for nothing but could someone please help. thanks
Jono

 

[RugbyDave]

how big is it?

Make sure its a bit more damp than needed. It can take anywhere from a couple hours to half a day. The last time my RP rosea molted, it went from 11p untill about 11am the next day.

Just keep an eye on it, make sure the humidity is a bit more than usual (i like the paper towel method here. Just take a warmish wet paper towel, ring it out so its not dripping, but make sure its wet, and place it over the cage, covering all the air holes.).

Do check on it once in a while (do i even need to say that to this group? ) just to make sure it's not going through any problems.

good luck!
peace
dave

 

[RugbyDave]

and also, think about the process it's going through. i don't think you could wriggle out of your skin in under a couple of hours, eh mate?

peace
dave

 

[Jono_mad]

ok cheers. its about an inch and a half. its pretty moist in there cuz i only cleaned it out 4 days ago and the peat is still fresh. she is nice and fat and i knew she was going to molt cuz she was going bald in places.
Jono