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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Casey K." data-source="post: 178641" data-attributes="member: 1090"><p>If she still has issues removing any part of her exoskeleton, take a q-tip and wet it (soak it) and gently go around the areas where the exoskeloton appears to be sticking but try not to stress the spider out too much by doing this.  Usually, they pop the carapace first when they start to molt but it's not unusual for tarantulas to get stuck in their molt with dry conditions (atmosphere).  The liquid thats trapped between the old exoskeleton and new exoskeleton that helps during the removal of the old exoskeleton will dry out quicker if there isn't enough humidity.  Also, environmental factors can stress the tarantula out during a molt and cause it to get stuck.  This happens because the tarantula may be worried/focused on the things disturbing/stressing it and won't continue its cycle.</p></blockquote><p></p>