ledzeppelin
Arachnobaron
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Hi,
I have had this Smithi for a long time now.. probably around 5-6 years and I got it as a juvenile female.. It is a definite female.
The last few monts she is frantically trying to escape. It climbs the glass a lot and tries to open it in order to escape. I have caught her almost opening it enough to escape several times now. I secured it so there is no way she can escape, but I am still worried by her behaviour and the causes.. This has been going on since this summer began and before I never had a problem. The temps in my room are not that high so it shouldn't be the heat..
I know that this is commonly administered to mature males trying to find a mate, but this one is definitely female. The substrate is dry, the water dish is full, and the hide is avalible. There is also no change in lighting. She is offered food which is lately refused, but had eaten every week for a month after this started.
The only thing I can think of is the increased activity due to higher temps being it summer (even though she has been around for many summers with no escaping tendencies..)
Your opinions and experiences would be much appreciated.
Lz
I have had this Smithi for a long time now.. probably around 5-6 years and I got it as a juvenile female.. It is a definite female.
The last few monts she is frantically trying to escape. It climbs the glass a lot and tries to open it in order to escape. I have caught her almost opening it enough to escape several times now. I secured it so there is no way she can escape, but I am still worried by her behaviour and the causes.. This has been going on since this summer began and before I never had a problem. The temps in my room are not that high so it shouldn't be the heat..
I know that this is commonly administered to mature males trying to find a mate, but this one is definitely female. The substrate is dry, the water dish is full, and the hide is avalible. There is also no change in lighting. She is offered food which is lately refused, but had eaten every week for a month after this started.
The only thing I can think of is the increased activity due to higher temps being it summer (even though she has been around for many summers with no escaping tendencies..)
Your opinions and experiences would be much appreciated.
Lz