Ephebopus Cyanognathus

chris808

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I have a 3/4 inch DLS sling that molted 7 days ago. I made a mistake and tried to feed it to soon and it refused the meal. I got out the roach, but had to prod the bottom of the burrow and ever since then, the sling will not return to its burrow. For the first 5 days, it was only stationary on the lid of the enclosure. It has now moved to the substrate but not the burrow. The substrate is damp, and the enclosure is a 160oz deli cup. I am thinking that I just stressed it out but maybe someone wants to chime in. Thanks in advance.
 

BoyFromLA

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Don’t get too much stress, by over thinking that you stressed your tarantula. You and your tarantula are both fine.
 

The Grym Reaper

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It'll either reoccupy the burrow or seek an alternative.

They will sometimes behave arboreally as slings, I gave mine enough sub to burrow but also height and anchor points, he didn't burrow at all until he passed an inch and a half, he opted to make a web tube along the side of the enclosure instead.
 

chris808

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It'll either reoccupy the burrow or seek an alternative.

They will sometimes behave arboreally as slings, I gave mine enough sub to burrow but also height and anchor points, he didn't burrow at all until he passed an inch and a half, he opted to make a web tube along the side of the enclosure instead.
Arboreally! Sweet, I did provide anchor points as well as enough substrate for the little guy to burrow. Time will tell which route it will take. Thanks for the reply.
 

chris808

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Little guy passed away. Abdomen was shriveled up and the springtails were having a meal of it. This was my first death out of 25 tarantulas. R.I.P.
 

FrDoc

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Be at ease on yourself. Nothing you described as far as your actions physically traumatized your spider. Without knowing particulars, I’m going to throw out that it sounds like a bad molt internally, e.g., sucking stomach issue.
 

chris808

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Be at ease on yourself. Nothing you described as far as your actions physically traumatized your spider. Without knowing particulars, I’m going to throw out that it sounds like a bad molt internally, e.g., sucking stomach issue.
Thanks for that. Im now about 2 years into this hobby. Prior to my first purchase, I was totally afraid of spiders. I started watching a few Youtubers and the fascination began. Now, 24 later, I am even more intrigued than ever.
 
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