Well if you can get an under side view of the T, the fangs are very apparent even in slings. I think its pretty rare for just the fang to get lost, the whole chelicera would probably pop off. As for having no fangs, you might have to resort to feeding it roach/cricket soup, I know this sometimes works for T's in really bad condition so they can get their energy back to be able to hunt. I actually have met someone who had a de-fanged T and this is what they pretty much did for the T, the fangs only inject venom and mash up the food, the T still has a mouth that sucks up the liquid.
What do you mean by apparent? I mean my OBT sling; I also believe it is not a sling anymore because I believe it is now 3", just molted on Saturday March 22 and I see something red I believe and hope that is the fangs hardening. I shine the light where the fangs are and when I move it back and forth I see a glare or something lol. Does that mean it has its fangs? And thanks for answering the question!
This begs the question "Have you ever observed a Ts fangs in any way?" If so, then you use your visual system to observe. It sounds quite complicated, but it really isn't.
apparent means obvious and easy to see, I can pick out them pretty easy because they tend to have bright orange hair around them in certain species and I know what I'm looking for. An OBT's fangs are rather large and black, which contrast nicely with its color.
Yeah thats what I thought. This was the answer I was looking for lol. Thank you so much awiec!
No worries, I didn't really take it personally, I was just overreacting lol! I apologize for overreacting. And you're right I need to be specific and my T's are relying for me to take care of them! You are so right. And yeah white = freshly molted, reddish/black = almost ready, and black = time to eat. And since it is like red/orange around the OBT's mouth it is hard to determine the red/black phase. You are also right about me looking at the parts the other parts of the T especially around the fangs. Also when the OBT cleans itself I can't see the fangs because it is far back in its hide and I can only see the legs. But I will keep an eye out. Thanks viper69! Once again sorry if it seemed like I took it personally no hard feelings right?Poke, don't take it personally. I'm definitely guilty of leaving out VITAL information, in fact, I do it frequently. Which is why my posts have so many EDITS hahaha
Remember, what you type, is exactly the way the reader may take it. I won't write a variety of answers to a question because that means spending a lot of time assuming the many possibilities of the writer's intention, generally speaking
When I read your question, I was going to write an answer, but what good would an answer do, if you haven't actually observed fangs before. I know people who haven't observed obvious external body parts or physical traits of Ts, MYSELF included. It's only obvious if you know it I think, esp with exotic animals.
Just be more specific that's all man! And despite being depressed, remember your Ts are relying on you to take care of them. You are their world, even if they don't act it
The easiest way for us to see them is either when the T is feeding because they are being moved around a lot, OR if the T goes VERTICAL. That's the best way to get an underneath view. Remember, white fangs are freshly molted, then progressing to a reddish black (at least with my Ts), and then black (ready to eat dinner).
In certain species the hairs will be red, making it difficult to discern between the fang's reddish/black phase and black phase. In those case a few more days or more (depending upon the size of the T) should be OK to see.
Lastly, the other time that is good to view fangs is when Ts clean themselves, ESP after eating when the bolus is dropped off!
Yeah ha ha lol! The harder the much more damage and a juicier meal lol!None at all my man! Just hard fangs for crickets and roaches!
Heck YES, I Love feeding my Ts those big juicy adult female crickets!! They get so swollen from eating those
she's a rescue and the first time she molted her molt took 18 hours and she was on her back. This time she's molting on her stomach and it appears her fangs aren't there (no white fangs at all)... I'm concerned for her. She is still in the process of molting... My question is if they are in fact not there (won't know for sure until she's entirely finished molting) will they come back with her next molt? Also she normally eats one mouse once to twice a month so if i was to make the cockroach/cricket soup, how many do you think I should do? Should I do a small amount more often in the month or try to make a big pot so to speak and keep her on the same schedule... Thank you for any answers... 
What is her size? For now let her finish moulting in peace. It is a bit concerning she is moulting belly down, but there's nothing you can do right now. If she indeed lost her fangs, give her as big meals as you can, to possibly fasten her to next moult. They will come back, yes.I have a t strimi who looks like she either lost her fangs during her molt or they didn't come in
Gratefully,
A very concerned spider mama
She with legs extended is about 12 inches. She fully covers a dinner plate. She's approximately almost five years old. And we've been leaving her alone. Just taking pictures to get advice from my tarantula group... I was reading I can make her like a cricket soup. She was eating mice once to twice a month, but I just can't cut up a mouse and blend it. So I plan on making her a nice cricket and maybe cockroach stew when she hardens... should I mix the insects with water to make them a little soupier?
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