After this time and complete resorption of the tail, the young leave the pockets in the mother’s skin. Initially, they swing their heads or limbs out for a drag of 1-2 seconds. After this time, they come to the surface of the water and begin to live independently. It seems likely that by making movements that tighten the muscles of the back, the female assists the young in getting out.
Soon the female undergoes moulting and her skin becomes smooth again and the remnants of the nesting pockets disappear.
