Live feeder in burrow. Help.

[SUT]

I just got my first T a week ago (3/4" brachypelma vagans) and he has been in his enclosure for enough time that I thought it would be a good time to feed him. I dropped a pinhead B.Lateralis roach in an it immediately ran in the burrow. The sling has no interest in it but the roach is too far in there for me to get it out without tearing it apart. I don't want to stress the sling out but I don't know if the roach will harm my T. I've done research about similar situations with mixed results... I am also kinda stressed about this as a new owner. Help would be greatly appreciated

 

[WoofSpider]

Just be patient and keep an eye on the enclosure. I have only ever used crickets, but whenever I'm in that situation I just wait and the prey item will eventually come out. As long as the T is not in pre-molt, it can defend itself, and the roach poses little threat.

 

[RemyZee]

Just be patient and keep an eye on the enclosure. I have only ever used crickets, but whenever I'm in that situation I just wait and the prey item will eventually come out. As long as the T is not in pre-molt, it can defend itself, and the roach poses little threat.

Agreed. Also, while it's not impossible for a roach nymph to harm a sling, it's a lot less likely to do so than a live cricket. If your prey items are intimidating your little guy, try a pre-killed item next time.

 

[Devin B]

With a sling that small I usually just leave prekilled prey. That takes out all the worry

 

[SUT]

Thanks for the advice everyone, definitely made me feel better about the whole situation

 

[RemyZee]

Thanks for the advice everyone, definitely made me feel better about the whole situation

No problem. Good luck with your lil one!

 

[ediblepain]

Most likely it will be fine. You can crush the head so it's dead but still kicking enough to entice the sling, if you want.