I think my tarantula is dead

[noahs1233]

i just ordered my first tarantula today and i just got it in the mail and i think it's dead but I don't know can someone tell me if the spider is dead?

 

[Venom1080]

touch it. Dead On Arrivals (DOA) happen time to time.

 

[basin79]

Doesn't look dead. Might just be cold.

 

[noahs1233]

touch it. Dead On Arrivals (DOA) happen time to time.

It's dead but can I still take care of it like it was alive I want it to be my friend

 

[Venom1080]

It's dead but can I still take care of it like it was alive I want it to be my friend

of course, with the right care, they can make amazing comebacks. try your best !

 

[Olan]

The first T I got through the mail, an E. campestratus, didn't move at all for at least 24 hours. I thought she was dead for sure but she came out of it fine.