P. Johnsoni hasn’t ate in over 3 weeks.

[miranda0331]

I got my johnsoni on August 10. She hasn’t ate once since I got her. I’ve offered her multiple different types of prey items, killed and pre-killed. I give her a small spritz of water every other day and I’ve seen her drink it. Her abdomen seems to be of normal size. This is my first time keeping this species and was wondering if it’s normal for them not to eat this long? She also seems to itch her butt a lot but I don’t see any signs of impaction.

 

[goofyGoober99]

Could be premolt? Abdomen looks to be a healthy size and you've seen her drink so it's not dehydration. Sometimes with smaller spiders it can be hard to tell if they've eaten prekilled prey so that could be a possibility. Had she built a hammock?
I'd probably just let her chill and try feeding again in a week.
I'm not sure about the butt itching though... could it be grooming? I've definitely caught my spiders in weird positions . If you could get a video the next time you see it that could help.

 

[miranda0331]

im leaning towards premolt. I’m just thrown off because none of my other jumpers took this long. She hasn’t made a solid web hammock. She’s just overall confusing me she’s pretty active so I’m probably worrying over nothing.

 

[Brewser]

Probably Premolt

 

[Jumper]

My question to the OP.
Do you happen to know of the age of the p.johsoni?
Do you know if its a male or female?
What type of feeders are you offering.
IMHE, They prefer blue bottle fruit flies.
Once they see the blue bottle fruit flies
Our P.Johsoni's pedipalps start to move with excitement.
Some of our are particular with their feedings.
Some like to feed in the morning during sunrise
Some like to feed during sunset.
I hope my suggestions will help.

Or as stated as the other members he/or she is premolt.
It will wander a bit to find a secure place to build its hammock.
Good luck

-Jumper

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

im leaning towards premolt. I’m just thrown off because none of my other jumpers took this long. She hasn’t made a solid web hammock. She’s just overall confusing me she’s pretty active so I’m probably worrying over nothing.

Ahh I keep Ts premolt doesn’t even worry me anymore it happens so often. Time to let my feeders build up.