Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours. During premolt (dark abdomen, refusal to eat, lethargy), stop feeding entirely.
Molting and growth Molting is a critical, vulnerable time. Signs include reduced activity, refusal to eat, dull or darkened coloration, and an abdomen that appears shrunken prior to the molt; the tarantula may lie on its back during the molt. Increase humidity slightly before molting to aid shedding. Never disturb or attempt to assist an animal during the molt. Post-molt, the specimen will be soft and defenseless; avoid feeding for several days to a week (longer for adults), and resume feeding only when the exoskeleton has hardened. curly hair tarantula care sheet pdf exclusive