tarantula escape aftermath

Marcel Tanriverdi

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Hi there,

My small small Hapalopus sp Columbia Large sling escaped through a ventilation hole. After 2 days searching everywhere with flashlight still no sign of it. As small it is, it can be anywhere right now. Should I be worried for my dogs? What would you guys suggest
 

jrh3

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I would search all the corners of the room and corners of the dressers or such. Good luck and maybe it will show up. I wouldn't worry about the dogs.
 

Arachnophoric

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Your dogs will be fine. Honestly the only thing at risk is your sling. Don't lose hope yet - you never know where the little thing might show up. The odds sound grim, but that doesn't mean a happy ending isn't possible.
 

Chris LXXIX

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I don't know which exactly kind of luck you will need to have for find again, and full healthy, this sling, man.

As said above, however, the dogs risk nothing... bit of solace, at least :writer:
 

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Your dogs will be fine. Honestly the only thing at risk is your sling. Don't lose hope yet - you never know where the little thing might show up. The odds sound grim, but that doesn't mean a happy ending isn't possible.
The biggest risk is that it will become a snack for the dogs...
 

MintyWood826

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I have an escaped sling right now, too. My advice is to keep looking. Also, since slings get dehydrated more easily, maybe put out water in caps near where the most likely area is. It was recommended to me to use a red light to search as they can be photophobic sometimes, but can't see red light.
 

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While the Hapalopus species is quick to bolt and run everywhere. They settle quite quickly, meaning that once they can locate themselves somewhere comfortable. They will be webbing quite a bit. Which can help in sighting it. Tiny guys like tight spaces, so remember crevices and cracks are good places to look at.
 

darkness975

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Hi there,

My small small Hapalopus sp Columbia Large sling escaped through a ventilation hole. After 2 days searching everywhere with flashlight still no sign of it. As small it is, it can be anywhere right now. Should I be worried for my dogs? What would you guys suggest
Die Huende koennen deinen Vogelspinne essen.

I would not be concerned about the health of your dogs, or anything else. If it is not found, it will likely get stepped on or eaten by some other invertebrate hunter in the house. If it manages to make its way outside, it will either be eaten by something out there, or it will die from the cold.

In the future, remember the general rule of thumb. If it can fit its carapace through a space, the whole body will fit.

Slings are best kept in deli cups.
 

PidderPeets

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Try leaving clothing or towels crumpled up one the floor and check them on occasion. That's the first place my LP sling went when I lost her, and I know at least a few other people on here have found escaped Ts by similar means
 

Marcel Tanriverdi

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Guys! Happy ending! Just right now I saw the sling crawling next to the shelf its enclosure was standing. I cant explain how happy I am rn. Amazing luck! Look how small it is.

Thanks for all the tips and support. I placed it in a cup with needle holes so it shouldnt be able to escape again.
 

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Tenebrarius

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Guys! Happy ending! Just right now I saw the sling crawling next to the shelf its enclosure was standing. I cant explain how happy I am rn. Amazing luck! Look how small it is.

Thanks for all the tips and support. I placed it in a cup with needle holes so it shouldnt be able to escape again.
thats a pretty smol boi nice job finding it, I would recommend being extra cautious about ventilation hole, they must be smaller than the carapace.
 

Arachnophoric

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Guys! Happy ending! Just right now I saw the sling crawling next to the shelf its enclosure was standing. I cant explain how happy I am rn. Amazing luck! Look how small it is.

Thanks for all the tips and support. I placed it in a cup with needle holes so it shouldnt be able to escape again.
That's AWESOME! So glad you found your little sling, a happy ending for sure and a great example of why you don't give up hope, even on the little ones! :D
 

EtienneN

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The spider gods have smiled upon you! That's really incredible you found it. Now it can go tell all its shelf friends about its grand adventure. :)
 

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As I always say, I love the stories with happy ending.
 
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