PROBLEM IN MOLT PROCESS?

[asiwufa]

Hey there,

thanks in advance for responses. I have a (younger) curly hair that started to Molt. I didn't see her start the process, so I don't know how long this has been going on for. but when I walked in on her, she was laying upside down with the Molt on top of her with her legs sprawled out not moving AT ALL. it's been several hours now and she hasn't moved an inch. is she okay?

 

[Enn49]

It takes them a while to recover from the moulting process and when she's ready she'll push the old exo away and right herself but she will most likely not move far for a whil.

 

[asiwufa]

thanks for the reply. That's what I was thinking but she hasn't moved a muscle and it's been about 5 hours now...

 

[Tgotty90]

Some take longer than others to recover, just give it a little more time and make sure there's fresh water available. She's very weak right now, just needs rest and rehydration.

 

[asiwufa]

Thanks again. That makes me feel much better. I'll post again tomorrow

 

[asiwufa]

still no movement...

 

[Tgotty90]

still no movement...

Ah I've never had one wait that long to turn back over, im sorry but I fear the worst I'd never suggest touching a T after molting but maybe give it a nudge with a soft paint brush and see if there's any movement. Are her legs curled up at all?

 

[asiwufa]

not curled. sprawled out. I gave her a nudge and there was no movement

 

[Tgotty90]

Im very sorry if she's gone, it happens sometimes without any answer. Don't let it discourage you, there's no guarantee with raising Ts. Its tough but just another part of this hobby.

 

[asiwufa]

would you say there's no hope???

 

[Tgotty90]

would you say there's no hope???

Not completely, I'd wait a day or so and see just to be sure, I've heard of people jumping the gun and there T pulls through after they thought it was dead.

 

[WolfCrazy64]

could misting her help?

 

[Enn49]

@asiwufa Have you removed the old exo? Did it come away easily or was it still stuck to the T? You could try dribbling a drop of water on its mouth.