Geriatric care tips for old jumping spiders?

regalpaws

Arachnoknight
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Is there anything that you guys have done that have helped your jumpers live their lives out more comfortably?
I've got a little P. undatus that I've had for almost 2 years and she's really slowing down. Won't eat, stays in her hammock most of the time. I switched her to a smaller enclosure so I can keep close eye on her. I'm thinking of putting up some netting of sorts so she can climb easier.
I'm going to try leaving cricket 'drumsticks' around and see if she takes it.
She seems to not have use of her fangs much anymore, has anyone seen this before?
 

nervousspider

Arachnopeon
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Apr 28, 2022
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What I've seen some people do for their older jumpers is take some mesh and line the walls of their enclosure with it so its easier for them to get around. As for food, I would cut a mealworm in half and offer it to her if her abdomen is looking small. There's a chance she just might not be hungry, but if she really does need to eat, worm guts are pretty enticing to them. Plus she can just sip from it instead of having to hunt.
 
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