In this film thats not for arachnophobes, a fearsome creature goes through a natural growing phase that looks out of this world\r
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This incredible footage shows what happens when a large, hairy tarantula sheds its old skin - and it will make your skin crawl.\r
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The exceptional timelapse video has captured the moment of moulting of one of the most fearsome-looking arachnids around, a heterothele gabonensis, one of the tarantula family.\r
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Filmed in Oklahoma, USA on Friday September 16, the amazing process even shows the spider as the new legs travel through the old skin.\r
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The pet arachnid, a mature male, is juddering and shaking as the film starts, then separates from its old body.\r
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After the moulting, the creatures old exoskeleton lies still, looking as if it might move at any moment.\r
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According to Tarantula Guide , moulting is a process which all tarantulas go though as they grow, but it is a very difficult and strenuous experience for spiders.\r
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As in the video, they explains that tarantulas will lie on their back and appear as if they are dead when they are ready to moult.\r
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If you look inside your pets cage and notice your spider on its back do not be alarmed. Just leave it be and do not disturb the spider.\r
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Disturbing your tarantula during the moulting process could result in its death. The molting process can take anywhere from fifteen minutes to several hours.\r
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Once tarantula have emerged from their old skin, they will be extremely soft, tender and sensitive.\r
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If you handle your tarantula, do not do so for at least a week after it has moulted. Make sure the spider has fresh water do not attempt to feed your spider for at least three days after moulting.\r
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A cricket can possibly harm or injure your tarantula if not enough time is given for your pets skin to harden.\r
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Any tarantulas legs which are missing can be regenerated by the process, although it may not have all the function of the original.
