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Hi all -
I returned from a trip to find my B.smithi mid-molt, so I have no idea how long she had been in the process. This was about 24 hours ago. She was on her back. It didn't look like it was going smoothly, but I can't really get specific - just compared to what I've seen. But I did not disturb her.
This morning she did not look much changed. When she does move, it appears she is trying to use her legs to lift the old exoskeleton off.
I put her in the bathroom and let it steam. I've read in a few places this might help. She had plenty of water in her water dish but it's still dry here and dry in her cage.
When she didn't make any progress after 4 hours today, I took a closer look and it is almost as if an area of her midsection is what's hanging it up, not any of the legs. I've read that glycerin can be used gently as a last resort to help free up an area, but would like a second or third opinion. She must be exhausted.
Thanks in advance for any ideas. She's my biggest girl and oldest tarantula. She usually doesn't molt until June/July, this was unexpected.
I returned from a trip to find my B.smithi mid-molt, so I have no idea how long she had been in the process. This was about 24 hours ago. She was on her back. It didn't look like it was going smoothly, but I can't really get specific - just compared to what I've seen. But I did not disturb her.
This morning she did not look much changed. When she does move, it appears she is trying to use her legs to lift the old exoskeleton off.
I put her in the bathroom and let it steam. I've read in a few places this might help. She had plenty of water in her water dish but it's still dry here and dry in her cage.
When she didn't make any progress after 4 hours today, I took a closer look and it is almost as if an area of her midsection is what's hanging it up, not any of the legs. I've read that glycerin can be used gently as a last resort to help free up an area, but would like a second or third opinion. She must be exhausted.
Thanks in advance for any ideas. She's my biggest girl and oldest tarantula. She usually doesn't molt until June/July, this was unexpected.