Ross Nation
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Hi All,
I have a Brachypelma Boehemi juvenile (4-6cm I haven’t measured it yet) wanted to address some concerns I have. Please note I’m a natural worrier so I may be over reacting.
1) My T is roaming a lot, I have an enclosure that I’m sure is too big for it for now, but it was required as an emergency backup the 10x10x10 glass enclosure got damaged the day before the spider arrived (not overly impressed about it as I was a colossal clot) so a new one is on the way.
2) as I’ve only had the T around 5-6 days I’m not used to there behaviours and characteristics, I would assume a happy tarantula is basically a pet rock?
3) The T is rejecting/ kicking hairs at the prey, is this a sign or distress?
4) The corner of the room it’s in does get a lot of light through the window early to mid after noon and I’m planning on moving it to the side with the window so it’s darker all day, would this help?
5) The T has started to develop bold patches on its back, so I’m really seeking advise as due to the roaming, rejection of food and now this I’m concerned that it’s possible pre-moult or I’m doing something really wrong and I want to provide a happy and stress free life for my gorgeous tarantula.
Attached is photos of the Temporary enclosure (soon to be replaced with a more suitable one) and abdomen and it’s bold patches.
Enclosure is dry substrate with full water dish, kept at room temp with a hide provided and a few twigs for decoration. I’m not happy with it as the amount of holes in it and the T’s legs go through and I’m worried it would result in severe injury, what can I used to replace it until the new enclosure arrives?
ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Many thanks,
Ross
I have a Brachypelma Boehemi juvenile (4-6cm I haven’t measured it yet) wanted to address some concerns I have. Please note I’m a natural worrier so I may be over reacting.
1) My T is roaming a lot, I have an enclosure that I’m sure is too big for it for now, but it was required as an emergency backup the 10x10x10 glass enclosure got damaged the day before the spider arrived (not overly impressed about it as I was a colossal clot) so a new one is on the way.
2) as I’ve only had the T around 5-6 days I’m not used to there behaviours and characteristics, I would assume a happy tarantula is basically a pet rock?
3) The T is rejecting/ kicking hairs at the prey, is this a sign or distress?
4) The corner of the room it’s in does get a lot of light through the window early to mid after noon and I’m planning on moving it to the side with the window so it’s darker all day, would this help?
5) The T has started to develop bold patches on its back, so I’m really seeking advise as due to the roaming, rejection of food and now this I’m concerned that it’s possible pre-moult or I’m doing something really wrong and I want to provide a happy and stress free life for my gorgeous tarantula.
Attached is photos of the Temporary enclosure (soon to be replaced with a more suitable one) and abdomen and it’s bold patches.
Enclosure is dry substrate with full water dish, kept at room temp with a hide provided and a few twigs for decoration. I’m not happy with it as the amount of holes in it and the T’s legs go through and I’m worried it would result in severe injury, what can I used to replace it until the new enclosure arrives?
ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Many thanks,
Ross
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