Help, I think my Mexican Red Knee, Tiger has died

[Alkel83]

I don't always have the light on in her tank it was just for the photo

 

[Nightstalker47]

Abdomen appears deflated, looks like she has passed on.

With that said your setup is all wrong. Ditch the rocks and change the sub, there should be a water dish in there too.

 

[Alkel83]

Thanks for the quick reply oh no I do have a water dish and always made sure she had water, really didn't know that rocks were bad or the sub, but I got for 18th birthday and I'm now 34 so I don't think I done much wrong in terms of taking care of her, she will be missed seems like I had her forever you know

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Thanks for the quick reply oh no I do have a water dish and always made sure she had water, really didn't know that rocks were bad or the sub, but I got for 18th birthday and I'm now 34 so I don't think I done much wrong in terms of taking care of her, she will be missed seems like I had her forever you know

The problem is that, while in their natural environment are presents, of course, IMO rocks and stuff are always a 'bad news risk' inside a CB set up.
Substrate, a couple of fake leaves, and a piece of cork bark (or other wood) always do a perfect job. Nothing more.

 

[Nightstalker47]

I don't think I done much wrong in terms of taking care of her

Not trying to burst your bubble man, but the enclosure was setup completely wrong. This species is extremely hardy and practically bulletproof care wise. Im glad she lived with you for so many years...but that does not make your husbandry or enclosure setup correct at all.

Do some research here on the boards, and ask lots of questions. Great info and members here that will go above and beyond to help you.

 

[Lokee85]

I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm glad to hear you had her for so long. She was a beauty.

If you plan to get a new tarantula, this forum is one of the best resources for accurate information regarding care, and many people here are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Welcome to AB and again, I'm sorry you lost your pet.

 

[Mikew9788]

Sorry for your loss. Don't beat yourself up over it. Take some of the good advice given and try to do better next time. That being said it's probably not your fault. It might have just been her time. At least she had an owner that cared. Also make sure she has definitely passed. Doesent look like the traditional death pose. Did you move her or prod her at all?

 

[Paul1126]

R.I.P Tiger

 

[ediblepain]

Poke her with a paint brush

 

[Alkel83]

Hi guys I recently joined the site and it was because of something not right with my pet tarantula Tiger, so at first I thought she had died okay, she is not dead she responds to light brushing of the legs she moves her legs ever so slightly with this interaction, so my question is what else could be wrong with the poor thing she has not moved in days but still alive, she is usually a really good moulter I'm thinking maybe she was trying to get ready for a moult but got stuck somehow, is there anything I can do to help her any info on this matter would be greatly appreciated and I find as a new user to the site that it's great to find out things I otherwise would probably never have known

Please if anyone knows what is wrong with Tiger tell me what to do

Thanks

 

[Sinned]

Welcome to the forums!

Please post a few pics of the enclosure and the T itself. It will help peeps give advice on what could be going on. Also, what genus/species is it?

 

[Alkel83]

She is a Mexican Red Knee I've had her like 16 years in around, yes I will include a pic to see what you guys think

Thanks

 

[Alkel83]

She has been in this position for a while now

 

[darkness975]

She has been in this position for a while now

From the image you posted it appears that the enclosure is not setup properly for the species, there are multiple fall hazards that could pose an issue, and I see what appears to be a heat lamp or some other type of lamp above the enclosure which would cause desiccation.

Can you post a few more images of the whole Enclosure so that we can get a better picture of how it is set up?

 

[The Grym Reaper]

I thought this rang a bell.

http://arachnoboards.com/threads/help-i-think-my-mexican-red-knee-tiger-has-died.305791/

Abdomen looks deflated/deformed, if it hasn't moved from there in a week then I reckon it's either dead or dying, sorry.

 

[Nightstalker47]

You got all the responses you needed in the previous thread.

Starting another thread on the same exact topic is akin to spamming...and against the rules of the forum.

 

[boina]

The setup was wrong in your first thread and the setup is still all wrong in this thread. She could be injured, dessicated, sick, undernourished...

What will it take for you to put her into a proper enclosure? Soft, smooth substrate, hide, water bowl, no heat lamp.

I think it's imperative that you get rid of the heat lamp NOW if you want your spider to survive. No water dish + heat lamp = dessicated tarantula.

 

[viper69]

Maybe the poster was thinking new thread, new answers hahah

 

[Alkel83]

Oh right, I never would have thought that the setup is wrong as I have had her so many years and have never seen her like this

Thanks for the info

 

[Sinned]

Some T's are hardier then others. Brachypelma's are pretty bullet proof when it comes to husbandry errors.

It's one of the reasons they are often recommended to people just starting out in the hobby. Pretty docile & not very defense. (Disclaimer: every T is different, some members here have Bracypelma's that went to the darkside )

Still doesn't mean the T is prospering and if something happens (gets sick/molting/fall), then those husbandry errors can get the T killed. People here are pretty keen on spotting stuff that can be a risk to your T.