My spider has been in the start of his molt for about 4 days now. He went from on his back to on his side with all legs up above his body. I have had a time lapse camera to capture the event and the only movement is slight twitches every once in a while over 8+ hour cycles. I have boosted humidity and heat with no improvement. My male is about 5 years old and has been doing great up until this molt. What do I do? Taking it to a vet is not an option.
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Is my spider dying a slow death??????
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You don't say what species he is but at 5 years old it is possible he may be coming to the end of his life. Once a male T matures it is very rare for them to moult again successfully. In your shoes I'd just leave him in peace, I know how hard it is having to just watch them slip away but at least he won't suffer and will end his days where he's been happy.
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Hes probably trying to molt again and dying. Some mm spiders do that. 4 days is a long time...I would probably put him in the freezer. Sorry for your loss..
