KristinaMG
Arachnosquire
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- Aug 10, 2015
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Hello all. I used to post semi-regularly here but have been busy the last number of months. I've been in the hobby for about 2 years. I have three MF tarantulas, but most of the rest are juveniles (having been growing them from itty bitty slings). I have an OBT named Sunny. I have never been able to sex him because he would keep all his molts deep in his web tunnel for ages so I only ever see them when it's time to rehouse and they are too crunchy to take a look at.
I'm wondering if he's a MM and if he's dying (of old age). For a while he was climbing all over, especially on the lid of the enclosure, which he'd bang on. I'm guessing he had the urge to mate? But for about 2 months now he's been listless, doesn't web, rarely eats, very sedentary. His appearance has drastically deteriorated. From gorgeous vibrant orange to now losing most of his hairs and what remains has no luster. He also looks..sickly? I don't know. I've attached pics, one taken 18 months ago when he looked incredible, and one taken this morning showing how he looks now.
Is this what it looks like when a T is dying of old age? Or is he sick?
I'm wondering if he's a MM and if he's dying (of old age). For a while he was climbing all over, especially on the lid of the enclosure, which he'd bang on. I'm guessing he had the urge to mate? But for about 2 months now he's been listless, doesn't web, rarely eats, very sedentary. His appearance has drastically deteriorated. From gorgeous vibrant orange to now losing most of his hairs and what remains has no luster. He also looks..sickly? I don't know. I've attached pics, one taken 18 months ago when he looked incredible, and one taken this morning showing how he looks now.
Is this what it looks like when a T is dying of old age? Or is he sick?