Lost a Leg

[Zi99yStardust]

My Avic Avic (about 1 and 1/2 years old) lost its leg about 2 weeks ago. There was no blood, and (s)he stumbled a bit at first, but soon recovered. Now it won't move or eat, and there appears to be blood around the joints. I was told by the pet store that it was a female, but I am unsure myself. A person who collects Ts told me it was probably a male, and was at the end of it's life. I'm worried (s)he is in pain. Does anyone know what could possibly be happening and what I can do? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[advan]

Pics would help a lot. If the palps look swollen and like "boxing gloves" rather than just shorter legs than it is a mature male. To stop the leak you can use many things (super glue or liquid bandaid etc.) As for the pain, know one really knows unless someone has been a tarantula and came back to tell about it (wouldn't that be interesting?). All of these questions can be answered via the search. Welcome to the hobby and pick up a copy of The Tarantula Keeper's Guide!

 

[Zi99yStardust]

Pics would help a lot. If the palps look swollen and like "boxing gloves" rather than just shorter legs than it is a mature male. To stop the leak you can use many things (super glue or liquid bandaid etc.) As for the pain, know one really knows unless someone has been a tarantula and came back to tell about it (wouldn't that be interesting?). All of these questions can be answered via the search. Welcome to the hobby and pick up a copy of The Tarantula Keeper's Guide!

Thanks. It's definitely a female. The blood on her joints isn't flowing anymore. It has just dried over. I feel that this injury has been caused by a fall inside her cage but the branches and other items are not high off the bottom. It would have been difficult for her to fall from a great height.

 

[advan]

Make sure there is plenty of water. How big is it?

 

[Zi99yStardust]

Leg span is 4 inches. Body span is about 2 inches.

 

[advan]

Leg span is 4 inches. Body span is about 2 inches.

Still can be a male mine was 4"+ then matured at 5"

 

[Zi99yStardust]

Really? I just looked at her palps and they look so much like a female's. But I guess it's possible.

 

[starlight_kitsune]

If you could post some pics of her/him, and the injuries, it would be helpful in the long run. Pics of the enclosure might be a good idea too.