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Message: <blockquote data-quote="x_raphael_xx" data-source="post: 229013" data-attributes="member: 37624">Just realised the above pic of the premolt T wasn't actually mine but Arachnoclowns...I was looking in an old thread.Yes it would be gradual, as they are slowly developing underneath and getting ready to molt, depending on the age of the spider it could be weeks or months.They will stop eating when ready to molt, so monitor any feedings and take out any prey not eaten. As when it does molt, it will be soft and vulnerable, and a cricket or locust could kill/eat at it. Don't feed for a little while after, as the fangs need to harden up.</blockquote>