I am not sure if my LP is alive

[Gscottjr]

I don't know what to think of this. My LP has been in premolt for a couple weeks. I came in tonight to find her on her back but not moving at all. Is that normal or did I lose her? Do they just lay on their back? I don't want to disturb her but I am worried. The pic isn't real good but you can see her.

 

[Kymura]

Don't touch and don't shine a light on her! She is molting and it could take several hours. Watch if you like but be prepared for a wait!
They are very delicate and vulnerable so best thing is don't move the enclosure and just watch quietly. Some are quicker then others but most of them take a good while to get it done.
No food after and don't put any prey items in there. Crickets mealworms etc can injure and possibly kill a molting T.
When her fangs turn black again then she'll be ready to eat.
Watched my LP this last time for a couple hours and barely saw a leg twitch. Once it got going though it went faster.
Congrats on the molt

 

[leaveittoweaver]

Good advice from Kymura.

The bigger the T is the longer it will take it to molt.

 

[Gscottjr]

Thanks Kymura. I did all the wrong things already except I haven't put any food in the enclosure but I will leave her alone and let her do her thing.

 

[Kymura]

Couldn't see the entire KK in that photo but make sure she has a clean full water dish,
She made any progress?

 

[Gscottjr]

Thanks Kymura. I did all the wrong things already except I haven't put any food in the enclosure but I will leave her alone and let her do her thing.

That got hung up in neverland I guess. I posted last night but just showed up.

Well it looks like everything is ok this morning. I saw the shed but didn't see the T. She is hidden away now. Will post a pic when I get one

 

[Gscottjr]

Couldn't see the entire KK in that photo but make sure she has a clean full water dish,
She made any progress?

I cleaned out her water dish and added fresh water. Let it overflow a little to moisten the substrate. She made it through from what I can see.

 

[Kymura]

I cleaned out her water dish and added fresh water. Let it overflow a little to moisten the substrate. She made it through from what I can see.

Awesome. Can't wait for pictures grats

 

[kormath]

congrats on the molt!