Regal Jumping Spider Molt

[Sierrasunset]

First time spider mama, our sweet Georgia has been hiding in her hammock and when I peeked the other evening she was upside-down and not moving with misting or a gentle breeze. I dont want to assume the worst but is it possible its a molt situation? Her legs aren't curling up. Ive been misting daily and trying to keep a closer eye because she hasn't molted in the time we've had her starting in December and figured it was coming.

When I peeked a few days later, it appears she's in the same position. Is this typical or is it likely she's passed on?

 

[Andrew Clayton]

First time spider mama, our sweet Georgia has been hiding in her hammock and when I peeked the other evening she was upside-down and not moving with misting or a gentle breeze. I dont want to assume the worst but is it possible its a molt situation? Her legs aren't curling up. Ive been misting daily and trying to keep a closer eye because she hasn't molted in the time we've had her starting in December and figured it was coming.

When I peeked a few days later, it appears she's in the same position. Is this typical or is it likely she's passed on?

What size is the spider, these don't live long. Also the misting every day will be harming it not helping. Post some pics of what you can see, they don't take longer than a day to moult.

 

[Sierrasunset]

I live in a very dry climate with nearly next to no humidity. I feel like she has moved positions but that could be me just being hopeful and not wanting the worst case scenario. It was a bit hard to snag puctures due to my camera quality and the small opening in her hammock.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I live in a very dry climate with nearly next to no humidity. I feel like she has moved positions but that could be me just being hopeful and not wanting the worst case scenario. It was a bit hard to snag puctures due to my camera quality and the small opening in her hammock.

Pics 1 and 3 it looks the same but pic 2 it looks to have moved, what size is it? And is it definitely Female?

 

[goofyGoober99]

I live in a very dry climate with nearly next to no humidity.

I find that having a bit of frog moss in the enclosure and watering that occasionally is an easier way to keep humidity up in my jumpers enclosures. I'll spritz some water on the wall for hydration a couple times a week.

She could definitely be molting in there and depending on size, could be in there for another week hardening up. It does look like she's changing positions.
At this point all you can really do is wait (I know that sucks and is kind of stressful but being hands off rn is the best option).
I hope everything goes well!

 

[TheraMygale]

There was movement, so its alive.

the rose can have a few delicately placed water droplets. That way, it has drinking water if its coming out when you don’t see it.

if it was dehydrated, the issue would already be in place. Some people think that misting during a molt will help. Its just that if the spider didnt have its requirements pre-molt, the damage is already there.

doesnt mean your jumper is dehydrated. Nor does it mean that you have to mist it down.

as @goofyGoober99 said, moist moss in an enclosure can help.

in the summer, where i find wild jumpers, their hamacs are often inside a tree trunk protector. Made of cardboard. It gets wet and sprayed with sprinklers everyday. And the jumpers choose to rest and lay eggs there.

in an enclosure, you dont have the force of wind keeping things fresh. Nor the power of the sun. Thats why its best to have a lighter hand with water.

 

[Sierrasunset]

I tried getting different angles but wasnt able to see much. The breeder said female, and she was listed as sub adult when I got her.


Thank you all for helping ease my thoughts. The wait is not easy for me or the 4 year old who adores watching her.

 

[Sierrasunset]

I will look into getting some frog moss to help with that then. Thank you so much.

 

[TheraMygale]

I will look into getting some frog moss to help with that then. Thank you so much.

Just plain ol’ boring moss is fine too. That stuff they sell in petshops, sphagnum moss.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I tried getting different angles but wasnt able to see much. The breeder said female, and she was listed as sub adult when I got her.


Thank you all for helping ease my thoughts. The wait is not easy for me or the 4 year old who adores watching her.

If it is moulting then it will be mature now, from my experience you will only have around 9 months to a year left with it best getting them as young as possible, I have a male right now that matured about 2 weeks ago, it was an I3 just before Christmas when I got it, it's grew that fast I'm not expecting it to have long left.

 

[TheraMygale]

If it is moulting then it will be mature now, from my experience you will only have around 9 months to a year left with it best getting them as young as possible, I have a male right now that matured about 2 weeks ago, it was an I3 just before Christmas when I got it, it's grew that fast I'm not expecting it to have long left.

my favorite jumpers, are wild gravid females.

you take a picture, observe their slow moon walk, and thats it.

no tears.

 

[Brewser]

Wait, Water and Fingers Crossed, for a Successful Molt.
Best Wishes,
Let us know how things turn out.

 

[Sierrasunset]

She still is in the same position, upside down. I'm pretty certain she has passed at this point.