A loss due to disturbance during a molt.

[isopodgeek]

I collected a Dark Fishing spider a month ago. Unfortunately, this morning it has passed, more accurately, mauled.

I fed this spider Oniscus asellus Isopods 1-2 times a week. It was eating the isopods with no problems.

Today, the Isopod took revenge.

I found my spider chewed up and dead and an isopod feeding on it.

I also noticed a molt next to the spider.

I think that the isopod nibbled on the spider while it molted, killing it.

I know that many will frown upon my silly mistake but I am just a beginner at this.

A warning to all. NEVER LEAVE ANY FEEDER INSECT IN YOUR SPIDERS CAGE UNATTENDED.

I don’t want anyone to experience what I had to this morning.

 

[Smotzer]

Sorry for your loss , and yes this is also why we try and dissuade people from using isopods as cleaner crews in enclosures as they do pose a risk to molting arachnids

 

[Jess S]

Thanks for the warning, there are still people who use them who don't realise this can happen.

 

[Guysak]

Same thing I've had them attached to beetle wings eating them alive as the beetle runs away

 

[8 legged]

The bioactive trend brings the same with it. You pay a lot of money for a little dirt and then the bio is more active than you would like ...

 

[Guysak]

Ha the isopods were almost hunting the beetles