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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Casey K." data-source="post: 157955" data-attributes="member: 1090"><p>Misting your enclosure increases humidity.  It helps the tarantula molt out of its exoskeleton (possibly softening it to make it easier).  I usually mist the substrate very well and the sides of the enclosure.   For better results, I dampen a paper towel or cloth and place it on top of the terrarium to hold the moisture in (evaporation still occurs but at a slower rate) if you have a terrarium with a screen top that has a lot of air flow and dries the substrate quicker.  These are just tips for you.  Of course you may do as you please but thought I'd offer a different perspective.  Good luck and I hope she comes out healthy and strong! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>