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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    thanks for the responses. Ill give her til the weekend, do you think the hisser would be ok then? or should I just play it safe with the dubia? what would you do? she is about 7 1/2 to 8 inches diagonal,(not completely stretched flat legs, just natural) Carapace about the size of those old big...
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    Well. she did strike it and ran away, then started throwing hairs towards it and wouldnt strike again. The reason I thought she was ready and needed to eat is because, fangs black, its been 8 days(premolt lasted almost 2 months with no food) , and also she has been staying close to the water...
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    I took a look at the video, and she did strike. im guessing she didnt penetrate because she ran away after. I hope she didnt break a fang.. I took the hisser our and am going to get some Dubias tomorrow, about an hour drive north, but she needs to eat! and yes hairs suck! I think I got lucky...
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    Fun update on Wendy. Her fangs turned black the other day so I wanted to get her a nice big roach since she hasnt eaten in a while. No dubia roaches around. Got a Hisser, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches long big guy... Well acted scared of it and got real skittish then throw hairs about 3 times as I...
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    Yep she molted right side up and inside of her hide as well. I was a worried tarantula dad all day
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    She was in her water bowl like this for about 45 minutes, must be thirsty after that molt and the fasting...
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    No baseball field. Just what was recommended to me for this species. A 30 Gallon long tank.
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    Thank you everyone for responses so I have a great update. This morning she was looking rough I immediatley thought she was in molt. But she was right side up and in her hide. A little worried because her abdomen was looking shriveld/bad I decided to try and lift the hide. As soon as I did it...
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    Caught in Louisville KY basement

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    Caught in Louisville KY in basement

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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    Thanks for the replys. She has come out twice within the last few days, hanging out by the water dish both times for quite a while then hanging out for a few more hours around the tank before going back into the hide. Its nice getting to see her. Im guessing im pretty good to not feed her again...
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    I fed her 1 mouse. Im not sure I would feed her another. Just did it to add some variation and the crickets seemed tiny
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    She is around 6-7 inches I believe. Also how long can I comfortable go without feeding her? I feel bad not feeding her but I don't want her to have molting problems
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    Thanks for the replys, I will try to get a decent pic of her soon without disturbing her too much. The first pic, is shortly after I got her, the last 2 is a couple days after she finished her mouse(Jan 22) . I dont want to over feed her because, I do see this too much on youtube, and I dont...
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    HELP: Theraphosa Stirmi Noob

    Don't need to be flamed just need help I realize this is not the species I should have gotten as my first T. With that being said I can say this. I have followed instructions down to the T about caring for her. Cage is always at 78 degrees and humidity above 70% Anyway I'm worried about...
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