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<blockquote data-quote="Casey K." data-source="post: 175769" data-attributes="member: 1090"><p>Would you mind please providing references for this information? I have found that increasing temps and humidity triggers a molt IF the tarantula is in premolt. This is personal experience and I know others that have done the same. I know that increasing humidity won't help if the tarantula is not in premolt. This is usually something done near or around the time of premolt. I have also speculated somewhat on this:</p><p></p><p>#1 Increasing the humidity helps the tarantula remove its old exoskeleton. In dryer conditions the liquid thats trapped between the old exoskeleton and the new exoskeleton could potentially dry out and leave the tarantula stuck in its molt.</p><p></p><p>#2 Increasing the humidity is a simulation of its natural environment of some sort and accompanied with higher temps will trigger a molt.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure if it's one or both. Perhaps you're right and it's none at all and the tarantula molts when it's ready. Either way, I have had less issues with tarantulas getting "stuck" in a molt when adding humidity to their environment prior to their molting. It does make sense that the tarantula would molt during increased humidity in its environment so that it can remove it's exoskeleton much easier. Some species are used to a humid environment during their molting process and some (desert species) probably have none at all. Have you ever noticed how some species that molt appear to have more "liquid" in their exoskeleton than other species? I have noticed this in quite a few molts. Brachypelma are a perfect example. Perhaps they need that extra fluid BECAUSE of their natural environment and have no access to humidity for a better molt. I feel environmental factors for each species plays a huge role in the molting process. Don't mind me, I'm just speculating, lol. Other than personal experience, I haven't really researched this outside of researching breeding seasons and how/when to power feed or simulate their environment for a molt/sac, etc. I would really love your input on this, though. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Casey K., post: 175769, member: 1090"] Would you mind please providing references for this information? I have found that increasing temps and humidity triggers a molt IF the tarantula is in premolt. This is personal experience and I know others that have done the same. I know that increasing humidity won't help if the tarantula is not in premolt. This is usually something done near or around the time of premolt. I have also speculated somewhat on this: #1 Increasing the humidity helps the tarantula remove its old exoskeleton. In dryer conditions the liquid thats trapped between the old exoskeleton and the new exoskeleton could potentially dry out and leave the tarantula stuck in its molt. #2 Increasing the humidity is a simulation of its natural environment of some sort and accompanied with higher temps will trigger a molt. I'm not sure if it's one or both. Perhaps you're right and it's none at all and the tarantula molts when it's ready. Either way, I have had less issues with tarantulas getting "stuck" in a molt when adding humidity to their environment prior to their molting. It does make sense that the tarantula would molt during increased humidity in its environment so that it can remove it's exoskeleton much easier. Some species are used to a humid environment during their molting process and some (desert species) probably have none at all. Have you ever noticed how some species that molt appear to have more "liquid" in their exoskeleton than other species? I have noticed this in quite a few molts. Brachypelma are a perfect example. Perhaps they need that extra fluid BECAUSE of their natural environment and have no access to humidity for a better molt. I feel environmental factors for each species plays a huge role in the molting process. Don't mind me, I'm just speculating, lol. Other than personal experience, I haven't really researched this outside of researching breeding seasons and how/when to power feed or simulate their environment for a molt/sac, etc. I would really love your input on this, though. :) [/QUOTE]
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