I have done a few searches and found alot of reasons to use the ICU, and lots of threads about making one...but I have a few questions I haven't seen asked/answered...or I just missed them.
So...
I put my A. avic in ICU yesterday since I came home around 4:30 and found her in the "death curl". Since then she has uncurled and is now hanging on the side as opposed to sitting in the middle like she was. I checked on her a couple times today and she moved rather well compared to yesterday, and seems almost back to normal.
My questions are...
People always say to put the ICU container in a warm dark area. How much warmer are we talking about? For instance...my T shelf sits around a constant 77-78F, and where I put the ICU container is more like 87-89F. Is this too much of an increase, or should it be fine as long as the paper towels stay moist?
Second, How long should I keep her in ICU? She appears to be fine, but I dont wanna assume, jump the gun, and put her back...only to have her do it (curl) again within a day or so. I have no idea what caused it, and she was both eating and drinking regularly prior. Maybe not enough humidity? I need suggestions here guys/gals. I have only had to ICU 2 T's, and one was for a mite problem...this is my first death curl recovery...so post any helpful info or knowledge you guys might think would help! Thanks in advance!!
Original thread can be seen here with pics...
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=98650
So...
I put my A. avic in ICU yesterday since I came home around 4:30 and found her in the "death curl". Since then she has uncurled and is now hanging on the side as opposed to sitting in the middle like she was. I checked on her a couple times today and she moved rather well compared to yesterday, and seems almost back to normal.
My questions are...
People always say to put the ICU container in a warm dark area. How much warmer are we talking about? For instance...my T shelf sits around a constant 77-78F, and where I put the ICU container is more like 87-89F. Is this too much of an increase, or should it be fine as long as the paper towels stay moist?
Second, How long should I keep her in ICU? She appears to be fine, but I dont wanna assume, jump the gun, and put her back...only to have her do it (curl) again within a day or so. I have no idea what caused it, and she was both eating and drinking regularly prior. Maybe not enough humidity? I need suggestions here guys/gals. I have only had to ICU 2 T's, and one was for a mite problem...this is my first death curl recovery...so post any helpful info or knowledge you guys might think would help! Thanks in advance!!
Original thread can be seen here with pics...
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=98650