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<blockquote data-quote="NYX" data-source="post: 40004" data-attributes="member: 3409"><p>Thought I would take the time to share some information derived mostly from The Tarantuals Keeper Guide about molting to have on this thread. </p><p></p><p>Technical terms: intermolt, proecdysis, ecdysis, and postecdysis.</p><p>Laymans terms: intermolt, premolt, molt, and postmolt.</p><p></p><p>Actually a smooth uninterupted cycle. </p><p>Adult tarantulas usually molt at the same time every one to two years.</p><p>* my advice keep a record of molting times so you are prepared to an extent! </p><p></p><p>During premolt: a new exoskeleton is grown inside the old one. This can take several days to several weeks. </p><p></p><p>(This is when the bald patch occurs and as the coloration encroaches the darker shades the closer to the actual molting process the tarantual is. )* new world species </p><p></p><p>Also a tarantula is vulerable during intermolt due to the fact sensory nerve endings are now passing the newly made exoskelton as well. Touch, sight, smell, and motion are all effected and diminshed. </p><p></p><p>Apolysis- when the bald patch turns its darkest. The exuvial fluid is secreted between old and new exoskeltons. Enzymes digest one layer of the exoskeleton. </p><p></p><p>Now it is time for the molt. Most tarantulas molt flipped on their backs. They are not dead!!! They may spin a molting mat or cradle prior to the molt. </p><p>Depending on the age of the T molting may take as little as 20 minutes to as long as two days. </p><p></p><p>Postmolt: The new exoskelton swells and expands while it hardens. You may see your T in strange positions like laying completely flat and stretched out. Do not fear! They are trying to get the most out of there new suit of armor.</p><p>Since the lining of mouth and the pumping stomach are also shed a tarantula will not eat untill completely hardened for more mature tarantulas this can be up too 10-14 days.</p><p></p><p>* Do not touch a tarantula from premolt until it begins to accept food after it molted* </p><p></p><p>Terrestrial species will often seek refuge in a burrow not only for protection but also for the humidity factor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NYX, post: 40004, member: 3409"] Thought I would take the time to share some information derived mostly from The Tarantuals Keeper Guide about molting to have on this thread. Technical terms: intermolt, proecdysis, ecdysis, and postecdysis. Laymans terms: intermolt, premolt, molt, and postmolt. Actually a smooth uninterupted cycle. Adult tarantulas usually molt at the same time every one to two years. * my advice keep a record of molting times so you are prepared to an extent! During premolt: a new exoskeleton is grown inside the old one. This can take several days to several weeks. (This is when the bald patch occurs and as the coloration encroaches the darker shades the closer to the actual molting process the tarantual is. )* new world species Also a tarantula is vulerable during intermolt due to the fact sensory nerve endings are now passing the newly made exoskelton as well. Touch, sight, smell, and motion are all effected and diminshed. Apolysis- when the bald patch turns its darkest. The exuvial fluid is secreted between old and new exoskeltons. Enzymes digest one layer of the exoskeleton. Now it is time for the molt. Most tarantulas molt flipped on their backs. They are not dead!!! They may spin a molting mat or cradle prior to the molt. Depending on the age of the T molting may take as little as 20 minutes to as long as two days. Postmolt: The new exoskelton swells and expands while it hardens. You may see your T in strange positions like laying completely flat and stretched out. Do not fear! They are trying to get the most out of there new suit of armor. Since the lining of mouth and the pumping stomach are also shed a tarantula will not eat untill completely hardened for more mature tarantulas this can be up too 10-14 days. * Do not touch a tarantula from premolt until it begins to accept food after it molted* Terrestrial species will often seek refuge in a burrow not only for protection but also for the humidity factor. [/QUOTE]
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