Angry would be the proper term for its actions. Just like most animals that molt or shed, its eye coverings are also affected by the molt, making it more difficult for it to determine what is coming after it. It usually is quick to display defensive posturing during those times. It is best to leave them alone while molting.
Tarantulas may lie upon their backs because they are dead or have been immobilized by the sting of a Tarantula-hawk . ~ see related link . MORE : I have had 4 and they lay on their backs when they molt.
Because tarantulas that have hair will be better able to defend themselves
Well there are many tarantulas, there is a chilean rose, Indian ornamental and many more
No. Tarantulas are found indigenous to the states West of the Mississippi...more specifically towards the Southwest.
It is more dangerous for arthropods to molt, because an arthropod without an exoskeleton is more vulnerable than a bird without feathers.
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Ordinarily canaries do not molt for more than a few weeks. If molt goes on too long, there may something wrong with the birds skin or there may be mites.
My tarantula molts about once a year and just before she does she throws off hairs so there are bald spots on her. When a tarantula molts they also get a bit cranky so if you handle yours watch out. It takes a few hours when they do start. They lay on their back and crawl out of the old skin. When they are done they are beautiful and they like to handle the old skin for a bit.
Tarantulas generally live in warm climates such as South America. For more specific locations, research specific types of Tarantulas.
To tarantulas cannot live in the same cage together. If you put two together they will fight and one will die.
None! Both molt, cats molt more as their fur is denser. However you can get special breeds of both cats and dogs that don't molt, discuss which breeds these are with a vet. x
They become more vonerable to predators but it allows them to grow.