Howdy all, I'm new to this forum, and just finished my rookie year in tarantula keeping. But as always, no matter how much you think you know there's always a curveball thrown your way.
I've had my B. smithi for about 15 months, and never had any problems with her until this month. She molted over two weeks ago, she's pretty big now (about 6 inches), but I'm getting a little concerned because she isn't eating. Previously, by the 2nd week she's a cricket-devouring monster. Right now she's just avoiding moving at any cost, chilling under her bark, stretched out and lethargic.
I've kept the humidity around 65%, and clean water everyday, in case she needs it. I've read that some Ts will go months without eating after a molt, and I'm sure this is the case, but I'm just looking for peace of mind from you all.
In other newbie news, hi all! I look forward to contributing to this forum more as the years go on; stories, new purchases, advice seeking and giving, the whole deal.
My Cobalt was recently purchased. She's not quite full grown, and very skittish. Luckily, only once have I seen the threat posture, and that was when I was trying to get her to move to do some water dish maintenance. Left her alone for an hour, and she was off doing her own thing. She's not eating right now either, but I'm guessing that's due to stress. She just two nights ago found the pre-dug burrow I made.
My Suntiger I bought a few months ago, as a tiny little guy. He/she is about the size of a silver dollar, and its appetite is voracious. Unfortunately, today I saw two mites in there, so a substrate change is in order, which is always a fun adventure in deli cup capture.
I will get pics up as soon as I can of all three, plus the fourth when I decide what I want. :razz: I look forward to your comments and welcome wishes!
Gary
I've had my B. smithi for about 15 months, and never had any problems with her until this month. She molted over two weeks ago, she's pretty big now (about 6 inches), but I'm getting a little concerned because she isn't eating. Previously, by the 2nd week she's a cricket-devouring monster. Right now she's just avoiding moving at any cost, chilling under her bark, stretched out and lethargic.
I've kept the humidity around 65%, and clean water everyday, in case she needs it. I've read that some Ts will go months without eating after a molt, and I'm sure this is the case, but I'm just looking for peace of mind from you all.
In other newbie news, hi all! I look forward to contributing to this forum more as the years go on; stories, new purchases, advice seeking and giving, the whole deal.
My Cobalt was recently purchased. She's not quite full grown, and very skittish. Luckily, only once have I seen the threat posture, and that was when I was trying to get her to move to do some water dish maintenance. Left her alone for an hour, and she was off doing her own thing. She's not eating right now either, but I'm guessing that's due to stress. She just two nights ago found the pre-dug burrow I made.
My Suntiger I bought a few months ago, as a tiny little guy. He/she is about the size of a silver dollar, and its appetite is voracious. Unfortunately, today I saw two mites in there, so a substrate change is in order, which is always a fun adventure in deli cup capture.
I will get pics up as soon as I can of all three, plus the fourth when I decide what I want. :razz: I look forward to your comments and welcome wishes!
Gary