Does my Avic need help (molted 3 days ago)?

[itsgrazz123]

Hi everyone. My Avic usually hangs out at the top of the enclosure but for some reason decided to go to the bottom behind the cork bark to molt (maybe cos it was dark and enclosed?). It did do some webbing up top prior. The molt was 3 days ago and since then it has not moved from its spot. Its legs are curled but not so much underneath itself in a death curl, but more tucked in above itself to hide. It does move and turns slightly, but in that same spot. Shall I just continue to leave it alone? Temp/Humidity 70, water dish always good. This is my first spider so please be kind, I am doing my best. Thank you for any help!

 

[itsgrazz123]

 

[Enn49]

It can take them a while to recover from a moult and harden up so leave it in peace and I'm sure it will emerge in time, usually around a week. Once its fangs turn black you can try feeding.

 

[itsgrazz123]

It can take them a while to recover from a moult and harden up so leave it in peace and I'm sure it will emerge in time, usually around a week. Once its fangs turn black you can try feeding.

Thank you very much for replying, I did plan on just leaving it alone

 

[beebhabie]

I’ve noticed most of the time my arboreal species do molt on the ground of their enclosure unless they are heavy webbers. They need a flat surface.

 

[itsgrazz123]

I’ve noticed most of the time my arboreal species do molt on the ground of their enclosure unless they are heavy webbers. They need a flat surface.

great thanks for the information

 

[itsgrazz123]

great thanks for the information

do you know how long they may stay on the ground for by their molt? Thanks again

 

[beebhabie]

do you know how long they may stay on the ground for by their molt? Thanks again

A few days or 3 seems normal. I’d just make sure they have access to water nearby and wait another day, if you’re still really concerned you could try to gently poke their toe with a soft end of a paintbrush to prod them out of their spot. But personally I’d just leave them be.