Purchased this a couple months ago, i have fed it twice but it has been this large and bald since I got it, can I stop feeding it until it molts? Never had one this fat before so I want to do what’s best for its health.
Looks full so no need to feed any more times. I wouldn't consider offering any food for at least 2 to 3 weeks and by that time hopefully see some real signs of latter stages of pre moult,...and if thats the case in a few weeks, obviously don't offer food at all.
Just make sure water dish is always topped up with water.
When moulted make the most of a fully haired abdomen, as boehmei tend to kick hairs the most out of all Brachypelma IME
Looks full so no need to feed any more times. I wouldn't consider offering any food for at least 2 to 3 weeks and by that time hopefully see some real signs of latter stages of pre moult,...and if thats the case in a few weeks, obviously don't offer food at all.
Just make sure water dish is always topped up with water.
When moulted make the most of a fully haired abdomen, as boehmei tend to kick hairs the most out of all Brachypelma IME
She’s looked this way for quite awhile lol I fed her on the 11th of January. Always kept water full and clean as well as! Her terrarium is very close
To substrate so she can’t fall, and there is nothing sharp in there, I really like this one so I’m extra careful. This may sound silly but as she uses energy will her abdomen get any smaller? Or will it only shrink with molts. It’s almost twice the size of the spider which is definitely not something I want To do lol
She’s looked this way for quite awhile lol I fed her on the 11th of January. Always kept water full and clean as well as! Her terrarium is very close
To substrate so she can’t fall, and there is nothing sharp in there, I really like this one so I’m extra careful. This may sound silly but as she uses energy will her abdomen get any smaller? Or will it only shrink with molts. It’s almost twice the size of the spider which is definitely not something I want To do lol
You are highly unlikely to see the abdomen shrink. It's basically stored reserves now so if it needs it, will use it, but I doubt will shrink.
If they get too heavy and have to drag the abdomen around, sometimes they can get abrasions and sores and so need to avoid that but as you have already said, nothing sharp in there, so highly unlikely
Some spiders are just gluttons and will eat even when they look more than full. You will soon know which spiders are like that and you can adjust feeding regime accordingly so don't get too overweight.
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