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[Nathan Danger]

ok...my avicularia avicularia was showing signs of premolt (not eating and not moving and standing on its web all the time) but now all of the sudden it is all curled up (still on its feet) but hasn't moved in a day and a half...is it dead? my other spider did not look like this just before molting.... my camera isn't working...otherwise i would post a picture... it is basically curled up really small

 

[Arachnopuppy]

I would say that you probably forgot to fill up the water dish. That is if we are assuming the tarantula is dead. By curl, I could also imagine that the tarantula just doesn't want to move for some time and that it is just sitting there with its legs closed to the body. Just blow on it to see if there's any reaction at all. If no, chances are that it is dead. If yes, and that you have plenty of water in the cage, then it is fine. Keep us up to date.

 

[AudreyElizabeth]

Is it right side up with all it's legs under it? If that is the case I would say, and I'm sorry, that it is probably dead. When a Tarantula dies their legs curl up underneath them. (most spiders in that case)

 

[Nathan Danger]

NOT DEAD!!!! moving!!!! but i did up the humidity for it....yay!

 

[AudreyElizabeth]

Oh! Thats great!! Just keep the humidity up, and keep an eye on her!! I'm glad that she's moving.....

 

[vulpina]

Keep the water dish full, mist the enclosure and good luck.

Andy

 

[Charlie]

cool

Glad to hear that your T is ok. Mine was the same way in premolt.

-Charlie