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Help with poor molt position!

SillySpiders

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Hey guys, my h. Pulchripes sling, approx. .5-.75, was running around enclosure yesterday in an odd but very active way. Tonight she is in a precarious position right side up but kinda on her side and up against the wall. She appears to be attempting to molt but she also looks stuck. I am not exactly new but would definitely not call myself highly experienced. I am debating on leaving her be for the night or trying to at least get her away from the wall. She also looks like she may have a bolus in her mouth but she didn’t take and food offered yesterday. She is moving her legs in a very slow fashion. ANY advice would be greatly appreciated! Again, I’m leaning towards giving her the night to work things out herself but wow, is it stressing my girlfriend and me out!! I’ve included a couple pics and not that I did remove the uneaten prey item.
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Tarantulafeets

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Sorry, but it looks more like a death curl than the molting position. Does it have access to water? You can try putting its mouthparts in the water bowl to try to hydrate it. Hoping for the best.
 

SillySpiders

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3 Year Member
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Upper Perkiomenville
Sorry, but it looks more like a death curl than the molting position. Does it have access to water? You can try putting its mouthparts in the water bowl to try to hydrate it. Hoping for the best.
Yes, I did moisten the substrate around her and a drop near the mouth. She had access to water and fed three days ago. Thank you for responding
 

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