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[guppy]

It may be difficult to read as I am using a translator. My Amblypygi isn't feeling well. He hasn't been feeling well for 3 days now and I don't know why. Please help me. The temperature is 25 degrees, the humidity is 70%, and the species is Acanthophrynus coronatus She has shed her skin once since she came to our house. She was eating food until 3 days ago, but she suddenly lost her energy. I see something like an egg in my stomach We have confirmed that they are excreting Movement is also slower than a healthy individual. won't eat food help me

 

[fcat]

When was her last molt/shed?

Apologies in advance for tagging you, but you're the smartest person I know on these guys @darkness975

 

[guppy]

When was her last molt/shed?

1 week ago
After molting, I ate 4 crickets.

 

[fcat]

1 week ago
After molting, I ate 4 crickets.

That is helpful information I am sure. Could you also include a picture of the entire enclosure?

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[guppy]

That is helpful information I am sure. Could you also include a picture of the entire enclo

Wait for more help, it's pretty early in the morning here in the USA

The first photo is the breeding case that was used until the animal lost its energy.
The other three are currently being kept in the case shown in the first photo.
Due to the possibility of poisoning, we are moving him to a second breeding case.

I think there are many mistakes in the sentence, sorry.

The first photo is the breeding case that was used until the animal lost its energy.
The other three are currently being kept in the case shown in the first photo.
Due to the possibility of poisoning, we are moving him to a second breeding case.

The temperature is 26 degrees in both rooms as each room is heated.
The humidity is kept at 70-80%.The mesh lid allows for ventilation.

Now he defecated, a cream colored substance came out from the tip of his abdomen.

 

[fcat]

Now he defecated, a cream colored substance came out from the tip of his abdomen.

From his anus right? Or are you saying there is fluid coming from the abdomen where it shouldn't be?

 

[guppy]

From his anus right? Or are you saying there is fluid coming from the abdomen where it shouldn't be?

Another kind of photo, from here, is this anal?

I have never seen a Amblypygi defecate.

 

[fcat]

Another kind of photo, from here, is this anal?

Yes, that would be in general area. That's a relief!

 

[guppy]

Yes, that would be in general area. That's a relief!

I'm glad this kid wasn't hurt.

 

[fcat]

I have never seen a Amblypygi defecate.

That makes two of us! Although I keep tarantulas and I am confident I have one that waits until she knows I'm watching. The things that come out of her...

Defecating / excreting is always a good sign. Impaction (not being able to defecate) is very bad.

Since I only know a little and it's about tarantulas, I would take a guess that it is lethargic from having a lot of food soon after molting. Another consideration that tarantula keepers have to make certain is that they are ready for food after a molt. Their exoskeleton needs to harden along with their fangs, and if given food too early it may react to the food by eating it and could cause damage to the soft fangs. It's also possible that overfeeding a tarantula can cause it to hide away for a while, and not eat. Again, these are tarantulas.

And don't worry about your sentences. I understand there is a translation barrier but I'm writing in my native language and I still make mistakes

 

[guppy]

That makes two of us! Although I keep tarantulas and I am confident I have one that waits until she knows I'm watching. The things that come out of her...

Defecating / excreting is always a good sign. Impaction (not being able to defecate) is very bad.

Since I only know a little and it's about tarantulas, I would take a guess that it is lethargic from having a lot of food soon after molting. Another consideration that tarantula keepers have to make certain is that they are ready for food after a molt. Their exoskeleton needs to harden along with their fangs, and if given food too early it may react to the food by eating it and could cause damage to the soft fangs. It's also possible that overfeeding a tarantula can cause it to hide away for a while, and not eat. Again, these are tarantulas.

And don't worry about your sentences. I understand there is a translation barrier but I'm writing in my native language and I still make mistakes

Information about tarantulas is also very helpful.
The other three crickets are still feeding, and they just ate their fifth cricket the other day.
If I remember correctly, this child was the first to shed its skin, so I hope this lack of energy is a physiological phenomenon.

 

[darkness975]

A week or more is usually the wait time for post molt feeding. The exoskeleton needs to be sufficiently hardened.

 

[The Snark]

A week or more is usually the wait time for post molt feeding. The exoskeleton needs to be sufficiently hardened.

This is an inherent and quite interesting response genetically instilled in most exoskeletal animals for a very sound reason stemming from basic physical laws.
The movement of the legs is caused by the autonomic system functions utilizing hydraulic force. These forces are largely unregulated and controlled by fixed anchor points. This can best be visualized by watching an excavator with hydraulic rams moving the arm and bucket which is exactly how a spider moves. Look at any of the thousands of videos on the net of excavators in operation. Now imagine those rams, hydraulic cylinders, not firmly attached with bolts but instead attached with elastic, say, massive rubber bands.

The anchor points of the hydraulic rams in exoskeletal animals are the exoskeleton. Until it hardens the rams, forces, don't operate effectively and can even warp or distort the anchor points, potentially damaging or even crippling the animal. So these animals usually take a genetically assigned time out until they become fully functional. The more sophisticated the animal, as example hunting spiders, the longer and more predictable the timeout where they must have full functionality or die. So the animal parks in what is referred to as a dynamically neutral position to harden up. The rubber bands become rigid bolts and welds.

PS I am excluding the technical in the above, the force multipliers, mostly third class levers. This multiplication of force is the commonest cause of machines like excavators being damaged. A connection comes loose and it's only a matter of time before it's in the repair shop.

 

[guppy]

A week or more is usually the wait time for post molt feeding. The exoskeleton needs to be sufficiently hardened.

I didn't know you could eat it even though it wasn't solid.
Is that the cause of this lethargic state?
If so, do I have no choice but to die or wait for it to improve?

 

[darkness975]

I didn't know you could eat it even though it wasn't solid.
Is that the cause of this lethargic state?
If so, do I have no choice but to die or wait for it to improve?

Increase the humidity more.

 

[guppy]

Increase the humidity more.

Thank you. In this case, is it okay if the ventilation is reduced?

By the way, the current humidity is 70%. How high should I raise it?

 

[darkness975]

Thank you. In this case, is it okay if the ventilation is reduced?

By the way, the current humidity is 70%. How high should I raise it?

I keep mine like a swamp. Around 80%

 

[guppy]

I keep mine like a swamp. Around 80%

Okay, I'll add some sphagnum moss

 

[darkness975]

Okay, I'll add some sphagnum moss

Make sure the substrate is moist too.

 

[guppy]

Make sure the substrate is moist too.

I made a swamp in my house! Thanks to you, the humidity is now 85%.