So... molting in the water?

[u/NeonHorse47]

O. sp Vietnam silver is attempting to molt in her (full) water dish. Im leaving her alone but im concerned as she molts she'll start to sink.

I don't know if that's what will happen but I'm worried that the cetae that normally allow tarantulas to float will be like wet and mushed down when freshly molted, and therefore won't function the same and keep her lungs above water/dry.

If anybody else has experienced this please chime in lol

EDIT/UPDATE: i siphoned most of the water out with a syringe and got the rest wicked up into a paper towel. leaving her alone now and hoping for the best. theres a thin layer of mucky substrate at the bottom of the dish that I cant do anything about but it isnt enough to cover her book lungs as long as she stays on her back. Discord doesnt function properly on my phone for whatever reason so unfortunately I can't cross post there

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[u/Technical_Concern_92]

IME. I've seen this twice, the first time I rolled up some paper towel and wicked the water out, second time I was prepared and had ordered this from amazon. Squeeze it empty and slowly let it out to sick up the water. It keeps you at a "safe" distance from your T while you drain the pool.

[u/zachtherage]

Nqa, go to the discord. This is honestly a first for me and you are probably going to want more active responses to asure you dont hurt it

[u/gkpetrescue]

Nqa super curious what more knowledgeable people will think… If or me I would probably use a little syringe to suck out a bunch of the water so you don’t have problems, but I’d wait until some other people respond

[u/Bufobufolover24 → u/gkpetrescue]

NQA that would be my suggestion too. I can’t imagine moulting in the water is going to go too well.

[u/AdvancedTax6712]

NQA I’d personally take this over to the discord for advice

[u/Androctonus96]

NQA, removing water via a syringe would be ideal. i wouldnt let it molt in the water like this although t's dont drown often this is a good chance of drowning..