Says who??? The last T of ours that died died upside down. Actually the last two

Actually I think I read that in some newbie book. Probly just to keep ppl from flushing or throwing away their T's when they're just molting.
What is the ratio of dying upside down to dying upright?

I have seen no molt progression since my last post. The T was limp, and not responsive. I picked it up look at the abdomen to see if the heart was sunken, and I couldn't really tell since the abdomen is miss shaped to begin with. I was pretty sure she was dead though, and about to put her in the freezer, then she started to move a little.
I checked on her again a couple minutes ago, and her legs are flat against the ground. If she is not dead, I don't think she will have the strength to pull off a molt.

I know it dont make any difference but I'd like to ask why is her abdomen so soaked?

I'm not sure. I didn't put any more solution it since I found it upside down. Maybe it got wet from when it was leaned up against the side of the ICU. I didn't think the humidity would get that high in the ICU, so maybe it was secreting fluid?

I have no idea. I have never seen it before our last two died but they both died upside down.

IMO it looks like your paper towels are too wet. When you squeeze them they shouldn't produce any excess water. If your worried about it dehydrating, you can add a small water dish in the ICU.

Yes that was my thought is well
and it wouldnt help when spider is to weak to hold on their feet
for all its worth Am sorry for your loss THT
Am sure you are really tried to make difference

And died upside down too. I wonder if flipping upside down was more for comfort.