Possible nematodes?

[VampireRed]

Hello,
I have a question regarding my newly bought Harpactira pulchripes female. Today, when she was standing on one side of a plastic container, I've noticed a light brown/cream spot on the lower part of her mouth. Her mouth seems also a bit wet. Is it possible that these are nematodes? It's a bit difficult for me to check as it's sn adult old world of course, but I've managed to move her to another container and take this picture:
Also she seems a bit too docile for my taste so maybe she doesn't feel well.

 

[A guy]

If it's nematodes, you can actually see those move.

 

[VampireRed]

I cannot see anything moving now but it's also quite difficult to check clearly at this spot is rather small and I don't have magnifying glass.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

Hello,
I have a question regarding my newly bought Harpactira pulchripes female. Today, when she was standing on one side of a plastic container, I've noticed a light brown/cream spot on the lower part of her mouth. Her mouth seems also a bit wet. Is it possible that these are nematodes? It's a bit difficult for me to check as it's sn adult old world of course, but I've managed to move her to another container and take this picture:
Also she seems a bit too docile for my taste so maybe she doesn't feel well.

Photo is blurred not focused enough.

 

[viper69]

Too blurry

 

[Mustafa67]

Hello,
I have a question regarding my newly bought Harpactira pulchripes female. Today, when she was standing on one side of a plastic container, I've noticed a light brown/cream spot on the lower part of her mouth. Her mouth seems also a bit wet. Is it possible that these are nematodes? It's a bit difficult for me to check as it's sn adult old world of course, but I've managed to move her to another container and take this picture:
Also she seems a bit too docile for my taste so maybe she doesn't feel well.

Take another pic, too blurry

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

I’d definitely recommend having magnifying glass around. You can get cheap ones on Amazon, etc and they are very useful to have.

 

[TheraMygale]

First things first: it could be digestive fluids.

hows the abdomen size? Is it eating?

drinking? it is hovering around the water bowl more then usual?

nematodes, although not frequent, can happen. A good indicator, their pedipalps. They lose their ability to use them.

the tarantula drinks more frequently, and cannot eat; pedipalps not working right.

abdomen should change; its filled with worms.

mouth should be crusty in a yeasty way. Not a regurgitation way.

mouth cavity will look messy and unkept. Not neat.

get the smallest clear catch cup. With the tarantula inside, you will be able to get a better view.

if you actualy see nematodes, its the end. Very few succeeded to solve this, and even if they did, it was not enough to actualy become something we could all do ourselves. especialy when you actualy see the nematodes.

 

[spideyspinneret78]

Also, think about the tarantula's behavior. 2 years ago I unfortunately lost 2 tarantulas to nematodes. They both came from the same dealer and were in the same shipment (thankfully none of my other animals got sick). One of them became unusually docile and lethargic, which I was immediately concerned about. The other spider became almost frantic towards the end. Standing on tiptoes, restless, pacing, repeatedly falling over. I couldn't see the worms with the naked eye, but they were clearly visible with magnification. Definitely quarantine this tarantula away from your other animals to be safe. Closely watch the spider's behavior. Is it able to eat and drink? Is it lethargic? Is it agitated? Depending on how your spider is doing, you could also quickly swab its mouthparts with a q tip and look at it under magnification. Sometimes there's also an unusual sweet, spicy smell that comes from the bacteria that the worms have a symbiotic relationship with. Unfortunately if your tarantula is infected, you'll need to humanely euthanize. I hope that you're able to get the bottom of what is causing these symptoms. Keep us updated.