Molting of Tarantula

What is Molting?

Molting is a transformational process necessary for the growth of the tarantula. In this process, the tarantula sheds its exoskeleton, leaves behind an exactly-looking spider, and takes growth in its leg span and overall size.

Sign of molting: Fasting Shiny Bulbous Abdomen Dark Color of Abdomen Lethargic body

Molting of Tarantula

Difference between Molting and Death curl

Post Molt Care

Leave the tarantula alone Make some Dietery changes Remove exoskeleton

The molting process can take few hours

The exoskeleton is used to find gender of the tarantula