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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tomoran" data-source="post: 38078" data-attributes="member: 1152">Is he/she laying down some web?Although Ts usually become more lethargic during premolt, they will still move around, My GBBs are usually quite active, but their activity definitely slows down a bit when they are preparing for a molt, and they tend to be a bit more sedentary and secretive. That said, they will still move around a bit right up until they finally flip. When they do, they will work their way out of their old exoskeleton almost like you would work your hand out of a tight glove. This is an incredibly stressful and exhausting process for a tarantula, so make sure when it happens to give it some time to harden up without disturbance.If yours refused the cricket, then it is likely in premolt. At this point, try to be patient, don't touch its enclosure, and observe its mannerisms and behavior until it finally molts. This way, you'll be more familiar with what to look for the next time it is in premolt. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>