my tarantula is limp, but alive and i am pretty sure it's getting ready to shed it's self. do you know how long it takes?
2006-07-23 11:04:53 · 6 answers · asked by JENNIFER J 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My Cobalt Blue sheds every October, it takes about three hours and he won't eat for two weeks before and about three weeks after.
2006-07-23 11:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not mess with the tarantula, moulting is a very stressful time for the spider. After it moults, leave the skin in the tank and do not offer food for atleast 2 weeks. You can very carefully not to disturb the spider give it water. The slightest interuption can cause the tarantula to die.
2006-07-23 14:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by lady_crotalus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if it is consistent with all tarantulas. But my Chillean Rose Hair sheds its outer skin twice a year, around beginning of Fall and beginning of Spring. And when it happens, it's in a course of half a day.
2006-07-23 11:10:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jon Skywalker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check out http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/ for both basic and advanced info on a lot of aspects of spider care.
2006-07-24 07:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by star_momma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
like a day or so. if it turns over on it's back, LEAVE IT ALONE! it's much easier for them this way.
2006-07-23 17:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by 100% cotton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
crazy my friend and i were just talking about this last night cuz his just did. 24 hours
2006-07-23 11:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by cindy loo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋