B.Albopilosum Death

[Stickisland]

Hey all,

Last night my 1cm curly hair pulled the death curl on me, I only had it under a week and sadly I lost it last night, I'm 100% certain I did everything right, in the time I had it I fed it one cricket and kept its pill tub humid so it wouldn't die of thirst...is it normal Howard (my tarantula) could of died naturally? Or is it something I did...can someone just give me a brief care sheet for a 1cm curly hair hair as I have Howard.2 arriving tomorrow? I can't afford to lose another T

RIP Howard x

 

[viper69]

Increased humidity isn't a substitute for a water bowl, however some species do better with increased humidity esp slings.

Without knowing what your T looked like before you owned it, hard to say. Though I find it unlikely in a week that you killed it.

The death curl is not strictly a sign of dehydration other natural factors resulting in death can cause this.

 

[Paul1126]

I don't think dehydration is the issue considering you had it a week and fed it, not sure how fast slings die from dehydration but I'm sure that's not the issue... Maybe If you post pictures of the enclosure people can determine the death a little better

Sorry for the loss

 

[Stickisland]

I don't think dehydration is the issue considering you had it a week and fed it, not sure how fast slings die from dehydration but I'm sure that's not the issue... Maybe If you post pictures of the enclosure people can determine the death a little better

Sorry for the loss

I'll take a picture once I'm home of my Smithi's hide because it was almost identical, his substrate was a little looser so he could burrow though.

 

[Paul1126]

I'll take a picture once I'm home of my Smithi's hide because it was almost identical, his substrate was a little looser so he could burrow though.

Is your Smithi also 1cm? How long you had it?

 

[Ellenantula]

Hey all,

Last night my 1cm curly hair pulled the death curl on me, I only had it under a week and sadly I lost it last night, I'm 100% certain I did everything right, in the time I had it I fed it one cricket and kept its pill tub humid so it wouldn't die of thirst...is it normal Howard (my tarantula) could of died naturally? Or is it something I did...can someone just give me a brief care sheet for a 1cm curly hair hair as I have Howard.2 arriving tomorrow? I can't afford to lose another T

RIP Howard x

Have you posted some pictures of your set-up so we can help troubleshoot? (sorry in advance if I missed that thread).

 

[Anoplogaster]

Sorry for the loss, man!

Lots of reasons a T can die. We'll take a closer look when you post the pictures.

 

[Stickisland]

Is your Smithi also 1cm? How long you had it?

Yes he is, I've had him for 6 weeks!

 

[Stickisland]

Sorry for the loss, man!

Lots of reasons a T can die. We'll take a closer look when you post the pictures.

Thanks buddy! Posting pictures now

 

[Stickisland]

Have you posted some pictures of your set-up so we can help troubleshoot? (sorry in advance if I missed that thread).

Posting now!

 

[Stickisland]

So guys here are pictures of my Smithi's current hide...I worried about the lid not being ventilated enough but I was advised to leave it as is..That's coconut fibre substrate by the way.

If I have done anything wrong feel free to be open with the advice as I'm new to this..done a lot of research and of course have no fear of these creatures at all, willing to really take this seriously

 

[louise f]

not sure how fast slings die from dehydration

Quite fast, esp when they dont have a water bowl

Maybe If you post pictures of the enclosure people can determine the death a little better

OP mentioned what i believe was a pill tub. For a enclosure. Not the best option for a sling.

To you @Stickisland sorry for your loss. A B. albo does not like it wet, they like it dry with a water bowl filled at all times. Dont know what could have killed your T. Could be dehydration or something else. pic`s will help a lot.

 

[Stickisland]

As for my Smithi's bald patch, it was like that when it arrived, his abdomen was so tiny when I got him also...

 

[louise f]

So guys here are pictures of my Smithi's current hide...I worried about the lid not being ventilated enough but I was advised to leave it as is..That's coconut fibre substrate by the way.

If I have done anything wrong feel free to be open with the advice as I'm new to this..done a lot of research and of course have no fear of these creatures at all, willing to really take this seriously View attachment 248330 View attachment 248331 View attachment 248332

This is your problem, to much dang wet. They dont like that. + Those glasses you use for enclosure i only use as a transport option when shipping spiders, nothing more.
What i use for enclosure for a spider in that size is the cricket boxes. + Keep the sub dry with a filled water bowl. I hope that made any sense. You can get them here http://oxid.th-terra.de/Aufzucht-Dosen/eckig/Heimchendose-Typ-II-50er-Pack.html

 

[louise f]

@Stickisland This is one of my rehousings, into the cricket boxes.

 

[miss moxie]

Yeah, that is way too wet for a brachy sling. You should use a 16 oz. deli cup, and add holes to the side for cross ventilation. The problem with what you're using right now is that it is probably too stuffy in there. Small holes on the top, super damp substrate, no holes on the sides to help dry out the sub-- all signs towards a way too humid environment for a species that is kept bone dry.

For my slings I use cocofiber and sphagnum moss mixed together. The moss will hold moisture pretty well and gives tiny slings a chance to hide under it/make tunnels.

This is a picture of an itty bitty Nhandu chromatus sling, they like more humidity than Brachypelma and you can see that my sub isn't nearly as wet as yours. Also, there is none in this picture but provide a water-bottle cap for them to drink.

 

[Stickisland]

Yeah, that is way too wet for a brachy sling. You should use a 16 oz. deli cup, and add holes to the side for cross ventilation. The problem with what you're using right now is that it is probably too stuffy in there. Small holes on the top, super damp substrate, no holes on the sides to help dry out the sub-- all signs towards a way too humid environment for a species that is kept bone dry.

For my slings I use cocofiber and sphagnum moss mixed together. The moss will hold moisture pretty well and gives tiny slings a chance to hide under it/make tunnels.

This is a picture of an itty bitty Nhandu chromatus sling, they like more humidity than Brachypelma and you can see that my sub isn't nearly as wet as yours. Also, there is none in this picture but provide a water-bottle cap for them to drink.

That's great thank you! Literally working on his new home now!

 

[Stickisland]

@Stickisland This is one of my rehousings, into the cricket boxes.

Thank you so much! You're a massive help, changing him to a drier home now, got a deli tub perfect for him

 

[miss moxie]

You're very welcome! That's what we're here for. Feel free to post pictures of the new enclosure when you're done if you'd like an opinion on it.

 

[Stickisland]

You're very welcome! That's what we're here for. Feel free to post pictures of the new enclosure when you're done if you'd like an opinion on it.

Awesome! Really appreciate it... Have a pic here, the lid has plenty of holes...what do you think?