Well, I looked at her when she was done, but not flipped back over, and one fang was intact, while the other looked like half a fang. So I looked at the old exoskeleton, saw something I thought (but prayed) was part of a fang. So to quell the anxiety I was feeling, I pulled it out (unnecessary, I know) to confirm. It was.
Plenty of fresh water. I'm hoping this won't affect her hunting, as she won't take pre-killed. I can try again if there's issues. I just found this site and (well, got excited bc nobody understands my obsession, I don't even understand it.) and was like "cool, like minded ppl" and it's a tad comforting knowing I can ask questions and there will be ppl who might know the answer. Thanx!!
You can maim a feeder (roach or cricket) by squishing the head just enough to immobilize them but still have them wiggling around to trigger a feeding response.
Thank you!
Thank you! I try to keep them hydrated at all times. But it's not easy- I'm a nurse and work long hours. Which is another reason that makes them a desirable pet. I enjoy the webbing they construct. They're beautiful, little resilient creatures. I don't understand when ppl are like "why get a pet you can't hold?" (I hold only if necessary.) Do ppl pet/hold thier fish? Anyway. I try to check their water every day. My Dilochothele had to have help out of her/his last molt. I've learned not to over hydrate. But at the same time give them the H2O they need. I like the moist corner idea. That's something I haven't tried. Videos tell you "if you're not-sure moist half the enclosure." Thank you!
No problem! Don't fret with the fresh water thing too much though! Checking and refilling a couple times a week is more than enough, you don't need to hover over the enclosure replenishing every single evaporated molecule lol. But making it a habit of checking if their water bowl is full and clean every now and again is good, as well as keeping in mind that they need to have access to water not only when in pre-moult, is what I'm trying to say.
The first spider loss I had was due to a wet moult. It was a large juvenile I had grown from a little L1 sling. It had already passed when I found it but man, I was gutted. Not a nice sight at all. Sorry for your loss.
Very sorry same thing happened to my a genic rip. I’m trying to add more hydration to my tanks or something see if it lessens bad molts. Don’t know if I’m keeping some too dry and some too wet , trying to balance it out.
yeah it happened to my a genic , now I want another eventually but it was sad because I got it as a tiny 1/4 or smaller sling around same as yours . What causes these bad molts ?The first spider loss I had was due to a wet moult. It was a large juvenile I had grown from a little L1 sling. It had already passed when I found it but man, I was gutted. Not a nice sight at all. Sorry for your loss.
The first spider loss I had was due to a wet moult. It was a large juvenile I had grown from a little L1 sling. It had already passed when I found it but man, I was gutted. Not a nice sight at all. Sorry for your loss.
Mine wouldn't leave the water dish. I had to keep filling it with the spider over it. I also keep the surrounding substrate moist. It's hard to really know.
how long has it been since it molted, generally eating directly after a molt is of no immediate concern. Also Im not sure if it was already brought up, but did you check to make sure the sucking stomach also molted properly?
I remember your posts on this. So happy to hear she has her fangs again!
Thank you so much!!! I am so happy too!