Yeah, I tried to unfold it but it didn't go very well! The inside had quite a few holes in it already, and my meddling just made it worse Maybe next time.

Yes, I know how sensitive they are after they molt! I'll be very careful and just let the little one be on his own for now!

So what does this crazy change mean age wise? I've seen tarantulas molt before, but usually they looked the same--just a little bigger. This one seems to have changed quite a bit! Was that all just the pre-molt swelling or whatever?