Hissers have curved antennae and barely move

DrippingPopsicle

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Some of my male hissers antennae are short or curved or both and they only move if disturbed. My females don't seem to have this problem. and its not all of the males, just a few. Am i dealing with old age, dehydration or what?
 

rosenkrieger

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Most likely old age. But to be fair, I rarely ever see my hissers move. My male (who I suspect is getting old) just sits out on top of his corkbark. If he moves, he does it at night when I don't see it.
 

Polenth

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They can lose bits of their antennae when they fight, though this doesn't stop them being active. If they move at a usual speed when you disturb them, it's likely nothing to worry about. If they're very slow and seem to be treading very carefully, that's a classic old age sign.
 

DomGom TheFather

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Sounds like your boys are getting older. They get to max size and slow down just like us.
 
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