What does molting look like?
When a tarantula is ready to molt, it will typically spin a silken “molting mat” and then turn over onto its back. After a period of time, the carapace and abdomen will split open and the tarantula will begin to shed its old exoskeleton. You may notice occasional small movements as the spider flexes its legs. It will continue flexing, resting, and flexing again until all of the legs are free of the old exoskeleton. Once the exuvia (old exoskeleton) is tossed aside, the tarantula will remain on its back for awhile, resting and regaining its strength. You may notice it occasionally flexing its legs. After awhile, it will flip back over and begin several days of stretching out its new exoskeleton. See pictures below.
