G. rosea in death curl, weird situation?

DannyH

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So my G. rosea had 2 of her back legs curled under her an hour ago, out of alarm I checked if she was okay and she started walking around as usual. She has a full water dish and just ate a fat cricket yesterday, so I doubt shes dehydrated. Anyone have any ideas?
 

Kodi

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Unless all of her legs are curled and she's not being very responsive chances are she's perfectly fine.
 

Ziolizard

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My MM G. pulchripes likes to curl up some of his legs from time to time. He's just old and tired. And likes to troll, apparently. He's still alive and well. =)
 

annabelle

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Don't panic! I see mine do that from time to time. I think it's just grooming, usually.
It always startles me, though! hahaha
 

lancej

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It was probably sleeping, until it was so rudely awakened! ;)
Unless ALL of its legs are curled under at the same time, it's not a death curl - it is just doing what tarantulas do (like causing unnecessary panic in it's new owner!).
 
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