By 8LegLabs – Moulting Support for Tarantulas
Moulting is one of the most fragile moments in a tarantula's life — but the danger starts long before they flip onto their back.
Knowing the early signs of pre-moult can help you adjust their care in time to prevent dehydration or stress-related complications.
This is often the first and clearest indicator. If your tarantula starts ignoring live prey it previously hunted eagerly, pre-moult may be approaching. Don’t panic — just remove uneaten prey and observe.
Your usually active or curious tarantula may suddenly retreat into a hide or dig deep into its burrow. Their energy is now focused inward — preparing to shed their old exoskeleton.
Especially in species with lighter abdomens, you'll notice a darker or shiny patch near the rear. This is the new exoskeleton forming underneath. In slings, this can even appear almost black.
At 8LegLabs, we use MoultMend during the pre-moult phase to gently boost hydration and immune support — helping our spiders prepare for what's coming.
Pre-order MoultMend now and help your tarantula moult safely.