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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thistles" data-source="post: 57475" data-attributes="member: 3949">By the way, the incoming molt thing necessitates this warning. Tarantulas flip over on their backs to molt. If you find the spider lying on its back, DO NOT THROW IT AWAY. IT IS NOT DEAD.I know so many newbies who have done that and it's just heartbreaking.If you find it on its back, just leave it alone and check back later. Don't feed it or mess with it for a couple weeks after, either.</blockquote>