was watching my chile rose a sec ago she was stuck to the side of her tank level with the ground i think she lost her grip and is now laying flat on her back? can she get up? is she molting? should i give her a hand to get back up any advice would be great cheers!
2006-09-05 07:16:02 · 9 answers · asked by kizzamonster 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Tarantulas can moult sitting upright but usually they will moult lying on their backs and once in this position, they must not be disturbed. A dying or dead tarantula almost always remains in a sitting position with all the legs curled under the body. The spider will remain on its back for a varying amount of time (from a few minutes in spiderlings and juveniles to several hours in adults) and the only movement will be a periodic moving of the chelicerae and legs. Eventually the area around the carapace and along the abdomen will split and by this time all of the legs will be moving constantly. Slowly but surely the legs will be pulled free and the old skin pushed to one side.
After moulting the spider will remain on its back for some time while resting but it will turn over when ready. The cast skin can be removed after the spider is well recovered and this can be used as a sex-determination tool.
A moult should take no longer than 12 hours and after this time the tarantula is usually in need of help. The most common problem is that the old skin doesn't come away properly and this should be removed very carefully using a damp paint brush. If the spider experiences difficulty during a moult, it can be sprayed with tepid water and hopefully this will soften the skin enough for it to free itself. It is advisable to stay and watch the tarantula that is moulting just in case it should have a problem but, if the conditions are correct, the chance of any serious damage will be slight.
2006-09-05 08:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by johndoe12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave her for a while because if she is moulting touching her can stress her and she could die, my chilean rose moulted about 3 weeks ago and he led on his back ,within about 6 hours he was shed but didnt turn over until the next morning,so give her some time if shes ok she should be able to right herself fine. good luck.
2006-09-05 07:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's probably molting, did you go online to check? The pictured tarantula is on it's back, and has just finished molting.
(Is giving me chills!)
2006-09-05 08:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Evil Wordmonger, LTD LOL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop being cruel and help her, although she should be able to manage it herself as any spider would.
How can anyone not like spiders, they rid the house of gnats and flies etc.!!!
2006-09-05 07:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dragon Empress 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-09-05 07:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by Annette R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her a hand up
2006-09-05 07:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares - hopefully it can't get up EVER.............
Arachnaphobics of the world rejoice - one less.
2006-09-05 07:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by wishful-one 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hit it as hard as u can wuth a sledge hammer and then see if it gets up then.
2006-09-05 07:19:54 · answer #8 · answered by stephen488@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
helpher, they can't get up
2006-09-05 08:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋