my curly hair tarantula wont eat.

[Storm76]

Quite frankly: Please see to get yourself some literature (something along the lines of the TKG - there are other great books out there, too!) or lend it from somewhere and actually read it. Don't get me wrong - certainly don't wanna offend you here, but you're asking -basic- questions over and over

a) to which the answers can be found easily using the search function on here, or by using google some
b) you repeat yourself on a number of things (ie. "slings not eating")
c) and lastly people already seem to get somewhat, well, let's say "annoyed" (for lack of a better word!) about the questions asked

You seem to have gotten them without having done a alot of reasearch really, or am I wrong? The best thing you can do now is READ, READ, READ and then read even more about tarantulas, their behavior, natural behavior, what they require, and so on...

It's a fact that this hobby somewhat requires your OWN initiative to be able to really enjoy all aspects of tarantula keeping. It's perfectly fine to ask questions, but before doing so, at least try to find the answers running a search, or doing some research on your own maybe?

You'll probably get more help if you show some iniative on your own behalf already before asking "basic" questions.

Again, no offense, but I just thought I'd point it out.

 

[friendttyy]

Quite frankly: Please see to get yourself some literature (something along the lines of the TKG - there are other great books out there, too!) or lend it from somewhere and actually read it. Don't get me wrong - certainly don't wanna offend you here, but you're asking -basic- questions over and over

a) to which the answers can be found easily using the search function on here, or by using google some
b) you repeat yourself on a number of things (ie. "slings not eating")
c) and lastly people already seem to get somewhat, well, let's say "annoyed" (for lack of a better word!) about the questions asked

You seem to have gotten them without having done a alot of reasearch really, or am I wrong? The best thing you can do now is READ, READ, READ and then read even more about tarantulas, their behavior, natural behavior, what they require, and so on...

It's a fact that this hobby somewhat requires your OWN initiative to be able to really enjoy all aspects of tarantula keeping. It's perfectly fine to ask questions, but before doing so, at least try to find the answers running a search, or doing some research on your own maybe?

You'll probably get more help if you show some iniative on your own behalf already before asking "basic" questions.

Again, no offense, but I just thought I'd point it out.

My family wont get me the books.Byt thanks any ways

 

[MarkmD]

I agree with storm76, do your research.

If you can't get the book do research online just look at many different sources, ether by (search) function on this site or look around the web, some sites on T's contradict each other but aslong as you meet the T's needs you won't have alot to wory about.

 

[friendttyy]

I made a new thread but cant find it any more .

---------- Post added 12-09-2012 at 07:15 PM ----------

Hey guys visit this place http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/sho...-Curly-hair-tarantulas.&p=2110231#post2110231 I recorded info and tell me if they are good plz.

 

[Chicken Farmer]

Your family doesn't have to buy the books for you. Buy them yourself. Do chores/get a job if you don't have money.

 

[friendttyy]

OK i will but i need some names plz

 

[friendttyy]

Molt

4 of my ts molted yay

 

[tonypace2009]

Good to here that would make them 2nd instar now right? Take some pictures

 

[friendttyy]

These are the 2 of them

 

[grayzone]

congrats.... NOW they are ready to start feeding.

Wait a few days to a week, then prekill tiny crickets or just rip off their legs and drop them in with the slings. You may not catch them eating, but you should notice their abdomens plumping over time

 

[MarkmD]

Congrats on the 2nd instars.

 

[friendttyy]

Thanks guys but I got a problem is it ok if they keep climbing the wall

 

[MarkmD]

It's alright if they don't have far to fall.

 

[friendttyy]

Thats good news they climb the place all the time

 

[friendttyy]

I fed the tarantulas today and they seemed to be afraid of the ph what is wrong

 

[tonypace2009]

I fed the tarantulas today and they seemed to be afraid of the ph what is wrong

Cut the cricket in half and leave for a day if they don't eat it remove the dead cricket so it won't mold. If they didn't eat waight
1week and try feeding again. They will eventually eat when they are ready. The first thing you will learn about tarantulas is
Patients. I noticed you said they were climbing the walls of container. How wet is your substrate if its to wet that may cause
Them to stress I only mist one side of container to leave them a dry area where I usually make a starter burrow. Most of mine
Use the starter burrow to hide.

 

[friendttyy]

Well I mist the container and they always seem to climb the place and one of them ate but his tummy didnt increase its size

 

[tonypace2009]

If they are climbing the side you spray they are most likely drinking from the water droplets left by spraying wich is the Purpose of spraying since they are to small for a water dish. Some of my slings plump up like ticks but some of them I
Can hardly tell they have eaten. I have been feeding mine meal worms one worm cut into 4 little peices. Just keep offering
Food they will eat when they are hungry.

 

[friendttyy]

I got a new T a pic will be posted i forgot the name pic will be posted later on

 

[Gilberator]

Well I mist the container and they always seem to climb the place and one of them ate but his tummy didnt increase its size

I know your not worried about it's "tummy" size.... Honestly, if you can't get the books because you can't afford it, then how could you afford the spiders? You WILL have questions as a beginner but your questions are repeatedly being answered on the same dog gone thread! T's are very easy to keep for the most part (especially albos) but you have to DO THE RESEARCH!!! Don't keep posting every thought/question that comes to mind for the good folks on here to answer over and over again! I wish you all the best with your little ones but research is more than half of T keeping. This is THE BEST forum I have ever been a part of simply because the community is so patient with beginners. Don't bother them with questions that could be answered by means of a simple internet search or youtube vid. I don't mean to rag on you but c'mon man! Watch John3800 vids or RobC on youtube. John should have a albo caresheet that you can answer all your questions from.