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Manda Bear asked in PetsOther - Pets · 7 years ago

Boyfriend's rose hair spider walks strangely like it is disoriented, front legs quivering, and its legs are curling underneath. Is it dying?

Has had the spider for 5 years or so.

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  • 7 years ago

    It is possible it is dying, and 5 years may be a bit premature.

    There is a remote chance it is suffering a condition called DKS, sadly, this condition is almost always fatal for the spider.

    There is a fair chance it may be just molting unless it has done so recently.

    Sorry to hear about this, but lets hope for the best.

    Source(s): Been around spiders 50 years.
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