Mystery jumping spider death

ValentineTheJumper

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I’ve had a bold jumping spider for a few weeks now. He was a very active adult and was behaving perfectly normally until I found him in a death curl overnight. I’m extremely puzzled by this. Is it possible a bite from a mealworm could act that quickly? It’s the only thing I can think of that might have happened. Insight is appreciated, rip Lychee :(
 

ValentineTheJumper

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I’ve had a bold jumping spider for a few weeks now. He was a very active adult and was behaving perfectly normally until I found him in a death curl overnight. I’m extremely puzzled by this. Is it possible a bite from a mealworm could act that quickly? It’s the only thing I can think of that might have happened. Insight is appreciated, rip Lychee :(
Additionally- my other spider Valentine is just fine, so I don’t think it’s an environment thing
 

Ultum4Spiderz

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I’ve had a bold jumping spider for a few weeks now. He was a very active adult and was behaving perfectly normally until I found him in a death curl overnight. I’m extremely puzzled by this. Is it possible a bite from a mealworm could act that quickly? It’s the only thing I can think of that might have happened. Insight is appreciated, rip Lychee :(
Dehydration is possible also ? Show pics of your enclosure . Try and find a solution . Crickets are a jumpers favorite.
 
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