Molting spider

Spiders change with the growth of its "skins" (exoskeleton), as it ceases to them a little. That is, like crabs shed its shell.
Little every 1-3 months, adults every year. Now we'll see how it goes.
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Age tarantulas molt is measured (L). Before molting, spiders may refuse to eat a week or more, darker abdomen, and several other features.



Before shedding spider webs covered the ground to avoid injury, and he was gentle.



Then he turned over on his back.



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And he starts jerking legs to get rid of the old shell



Important not to disturb him, because if he can lose molt paws will not be able to shed or even die.



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Of great importance is the humidity in the terrarium. Moisture is needed spider. After molting, he sucks, even with its old exoskeleton.



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If the spider has lost a couple of feet. So after 2-3 molts, when all they had successfully grow back again.



Another half an hour and spider shed.



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It is advisable not to feed him and do not bother even three days. The new shell hardens, in the same place of its regenerative processes after molting.
That's all, I hope someone was interested in my post!



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