740K views · 2.8K reactions | We can’t look away from this timelapse of a Mexican flame knee tarantula shedding its old exoskeleton — a process known as ‘molting’ that National Geographic says occurs numerous times in the spider’s lifespan until it finishes growing  | NowThis | Facebook

This New Guinea stick insect has just molted it’s exoskeleton! Much like how reptiles shed their skin as they grow, insects will molt their old, too tight exoskeleton as they get bigger. Many species will also eat their old exoskeleton after molting to regain some nutrients. #FunFacts #NewGuineaStickInsect #StickBug #Insectarium #ButterflyGardens | Victoria Butterfly Gardens | Facebook