hello all,
I have a B. Smithi sling that I've had for between 18 months to 2 years. In that time, she has molted twice and as of today she is between a US dime and a US nickel (including leg span).
The problem is that she only eats like two times a year, and hasn't eaten in months. She appears normal but leaning more towards emaciated. About two months ago I saw her in what appeared to be a death curl. She lives in a medium sized deli cup and when I softly picked it up to inspect the situation she just rolled about in place, I thought she was dead.
I immediately placed her in an ICU and she rapidly recovered after doing nothing but drinking for about 24 hours. Since then, this has happened several times. She didn't have a water dish in her enclosure at first for fear of drowning but now one is in there and she just drinks it dry (or sits there until it evaporates? Idk).
I've tried feeding dubia roaches, wax worms, and meal worms. I have tried live, prekilled, and eviscerated prey and she just won't eat.
For reference, it's never lower than 70 degrees in her room. She lives on 100% coconut fiber, and has a hide.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!
I have a B. Smithi sling that I've had for between 18 months to 2 years. In that time, she has molted twice and as of today she is between a US dime and a US nickel (including leg span).
The problem is that she only eats like two times a year, and hasn't eaten in months. She appears normal but leaning more towards emaciated. About two months ago I saw her in what appeared to be a death curl. She lives in a medium sized deli cup and when I softly picked it up to inspect the situation she just rolled about in place, I thought she was dead.
I immediately placed her in an ICU and she rapidly recovered after doing nothing but drinking for about 24 hours. Since then, this has happened several times. She didn't have a water dish in her enclosure at first for fear of drowning but now one is in there and she just drinks it dry (or sits there until it evaporates? Idk).
I've tried feeding dubia roaches, wax worms, and meal worms. I have tried live, prekilled, and eviscerated prey and she just won't eat.
For reference, it's never lower than 70 degrees in her room. She lives on 100% coconut fiber, and has a hide.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!