Normal?

[Psycho]

ok started goin threw the invert/herp room this mornin and i noticed one of my newest G.roseas has a big old ball of soil and web blocking her burrow....is it normal for this to happen?

~~~Psycho~~~

 

[SpiderTwin]

I've seen mine do this, it usually means one of two things. It could have a molt coming up, or it could be preparing to put down an eggsack.

How large is it and how long ago did you get it?

 

[Psycho]

well to begin with she has a huge abdomin and thats the reason why I originally baught her and I baught her about a week ago..

~~~Psycho~~~

 

[dennis]

I'm seeing the same thing in my C. fasciatum's enclosure for about 2-3 weeks now... It must be an upcoming molt...

 

[SpiderTwin]

Keep an eye on her, you could have an eggsack soon. That happened to me with a G. rosea that I have too.

If you have a way of peaking in on her, try to see what is going on. But if it will be difficult to do this, it is better to just leave her alone and don't disturb her. If she has an eggsack, and the more she is disturbed, the better the chance the sack may not survive.

Good luck

 

[vulpina]

I agree, it's either a molt or an eggsac. Hopefully an eggsac for you. Good luck, keep us posted.

Andy

 

[Psycho]

I will look in the back of the tank tonight.Hopefully she burrowed to the glass like the other ones used to do...I will keep ya posted

~~~Psycho~~~