1.5" P. metallica sling hasn't ate for 40 days.

[Reid0210]

At 58 days the sling has died. Last night I tried to feed a horn worm. It batted at it a couple of times and then retreated. This morning it was in a death curl and 99% sure it had died. I put it in an ICU just in case but nothing.
Thanks everyone for your input.

That's sad...I'm sorry man.

 

[stevoblue]

That's sad...I'm sorry man.

Thanks for the kind words.
I picked up another one for a good price. The new one is in another enclosure. Same size ventilation etc. etc.
It is a good eater, active and thriving. It has already molted once.

 

[TarantulasWorld]

It can very well be normal behavior. Though not the best, I have had a P.ornata go about 2 months without eating. However she was about 6 inches in size at that point and I made sure she was well hydrated at all times. I did switch her food from b.dubia roaches to crickets and it kick started her feeding again. Have not had any other issues with her since (going on 2 years). Maybe try switching your T's prey of choice? Be patient and hope all works out for you.

 

[cold blood]

It can very well be normal behavior. Though not the best, I have had a P.ornata go about 2 months without eating. However she was about 6 inches in size at that point and I made sure she was well hydrated at all times. I did switch her food from b.dubia roaches to crickets and it kick started her feeding again. Have not had any other issues with her since (going on 2 years). Maybe try switching your T's prey of choice? Be patient and hope all works out for you.

lmao

See post #19

 

[TarantulasWorld]

lmao

See post #19

woops....and this is why you should read all posts :s

 

[RamRod]

I’m afraid the same thing is currently happening to my young adult female P. Metallica. I’ve had 1 recently do this before and she did eventually just end up dying like this as well. I will keep monitoring her for signs of nematodes but for now she has none. It is very interesting that I did have the other female that had the same feeding response next to this one’s enclosure and now this one is refusing food. My temps are between 72 - 77 degrees and she is not in premolt. Will update next week if she eats.