My First Sling is getting ready to molt!!

[Diogenes]

I just looked in my Curly Hair slings enclosure and saw that she (hopefully) was on her back! So she's clearly getting ready for a molt! Currently she's only about a 1/4 inch. I'm just wondering how long the molting process will take for her and if there's any advice yall could offer to a rather anxiouls keeper?

 

[spideyspinneret78]

It might take a few minutes, or it could take a few hours. Difficult to say. The best thing you can do is to make sure that she's in a quiet, undisturbed place as she completes the process.

 

[Diogenes]

She's in my room and I've been trying to keep the noise down but it's definitely not ideal.... unfortunately I think it's definitely too late to move her. Are there any major red flags I should look out for?

 

[Poonjab]

Just sit in there, very quietly. Don’t move around, and try to observe her and watch as close as possible. Watching her closely will help the molting process. Sending positive wishes for a happy and successful molt

 

[Diogenes]

Also how much can I expect her to grow with this molt?

 

[Diogenes]

That's what I'm doing! Just sitting and doing a little homework while I wait

 

[spideyspinneret78]

She's in my room and I've been trying to keep the noise down but it's definitely not ideal.... unfortunately I think it's definitely too late to move her. Are there any major red flags I should look out for?

The best thing you can do is just leave her alone to reduce stress. If 12 hours- 1 day has passed and there hasn't been any progress, then I'd post here for advice.

 

[Poonjab]

Anywhere from 1/8 to 1/4 inch

 

[spideyspinneret78]

Hard to say exactly how much she'll grow. Maybe to 1/3-1/2 in if i had to guess.

 

[Diogenes]

Thank you all so much!! I'll do my best at any rate!

Ugh! I'm so nervous!

 

[spideyspinneret78]

Ugh! I'm so nervous!

It'll be fine. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Diogenes]

She's already upright again and I can't see any sign of a molt... am I loosing my mind here?

 

[spideyspinneret78]

She's already upright again and I can't see any sign of a molt... am I loosing my mind here?

Sometimes they do that a few times before actually molting.

 

[Diogenes]

frick! Ok! when I saw she was upright I picked up her enclosure to see if there was any sign of a molt, did I do a major stupid here?

 

[spideyspinneret78]

I really think you're worrying too much honestly. Just leave her alone and check on her every few hours. It'll be OK.

 

[Diogenes]

Yahhhh I definety have a fair bit of anxiety. I'll leave her go for a while and see what happens!

 

[DomGom TheFather]

Good luck little dude!
It'll happen. Stop watching. Your making it self-conscious.

 

[Diogenes]

time for a long walk! (we have almost a foot of snow so hopefully that'll help slow me down!)

 

[viper69]

I just looked in my Curly Hair slings enclosure and saw that she (hopefully) was on her back! So she's clearly getting ready for a molt! Currently she's only about a 1/4 inch. I'm just wondering how long the molting process will take for her and if there's any advice yall could offer to a rather anxiouls keeper?

Yeah leave it alone!!!! They molt without human help.

 

[LucN]

I'm always slightly anxious during a molt. There's always a low chance that they don't complete it and they get stuck. With a 1/4" sling, that is not likely unless poorly hydrated. It gets riskier as they get older. So far, none of my Ts have had issues molting. Best of luck for your little one, but I'm sure it'll do just fine. Once it gets past the 1.5" mark, things become much easier husbandry wise and feeding becomes a blast. Enjoy !