Molting of my Chilean fire tarantula (Grammostola rosea), last July. ✨

Under increased blood pressure, the tarantula begins to transport a molting hormone (hydroxylated ecdysone/ecdysterone) from the rear to the front of the body. This causes pressure to build up and the carapace (back shield) to burst open. This extends over the entire body, so that the tarantula can now gradually free itself from the old exoskeleton. This can sometimes take several hours and is therefore very exhausting for the tarantula, so that it remains lying on its back even after it has successfully moulted. In this state, the spider has not yet hardened and can therefore easily become a victim. That's why spiders create a somewhat safer place with silk threads beforehand. I've increased the speed of the video eight times because you all don't have as much patience as I do 🤪 and it makes the rhythmic movement sequences clearer.

Ecdysterone is a hormone that triggers moulting in molting animals (arthropods, tardigrades, nematodes, etc.). It is also found in plants to protect against plant pests. In mammals, it only occurs through ingestion or parasitic infestation. It also has an effect on mammals and influences lipid metabolism and protein biosynthesis. It is believed to have an anabolic effect on the muscles, which is why it is also used in competitive sports. It is believed to have no harmful effects because it is a natural part of our diet. 💪😋🥬

My furry friend, so grumpy and cute! 😄

Examining its own exoskeleton
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Lots of people don't like spiders. That is known. It's so well known that no one likes to be called a spider. Guinea pigs are cute. But they only end up on my plate. You don't tell a tarantula what to do. If it has to be, it teaches you respect. Be defenseless and you become a meal.
Law of nature.

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When you open the car door and see this cute crawler, your heart will jump with happiness!
Marpissa muscosa is one of the largest jumping spiders in Central Europe and can reach a length of up to 11 mm (females). The females have black-rimmed eyes with a wide orange band underneath.
The species builds a kind of nest under the bark of dead trees (or in between your car door). Up to 100 of these nests can occur side by side. They demonstrate a social hierarchy: weaker spiders will acknowledge their inferiority by strutting their front legs and slowly retreating from the scene.

💕🕸🕷💕 I have two Oscars now! 😄 Ow... no... he just molted.😆

💕🕸🕷💕 Oscar is my newest buddy. A tarantula of the genus Grammostola... not totally sure if it's a Grammostola rosea or porteri... or even a hybrid.🔍 I recently adopted him. He presents you his great fur using the super trendy water drop photography.😀💧🌈

🕸🕷 Tag your friend for a HAPPY HALLOWEEN surprise!👿

Great house spider, Eratigena atrica 🕷💕
When someone asks me to identify a spider, it's usually the great house spider. With a size of up to 2 cm, it's the largest spider found in German houses. It's pretty nimble: 50 cm per second! The bite can cause a light swelling, but they don't bite without being provoked. By the way, the wasp spider is even bigger than the great house spider (up to 2.5 cm). But those can only be found in nature.

Common crab spider,
Xysticus cristatus 🕷💕 She came to my apartment because it's getting cold outside. I gave her a lesser mealworm. We can become good friends! 😊

Clever place for a cobweb! 🕸🕷🏵 Breakfast is safe, 🐝✌
just need to wait! 🍽⏰🙃
Could watch the sky a little bit....🔭 Oh, what kind of weird beast is that watching me? 😲 Does it have moths in its fur?🙈🙈🙈