Rehabilitating a Tarantula after Tarantula Hawk encounter

[mocean]

Worm heads & guts... blech..eww...ptooey I'm hoping a friend of mine can step in if my spontaneous and unrelenting puking gets in the way

 

[mocean]

So, I guess she is a he! What were those things he deposited that looked like eggs? Posted picture in previous thread.

Thanks

 

[Krystal Anne]

So, I guess she is a he! What were those things he deposited that looked like eggs? Posted picture in previous thread.

Thanks

I really think it's poop. Maybe it just looks different because of the incident - but it really doesn't look like eggs to me.

Here are some photos of my avic's poop after drying up They do have that oval, egg-like look so I can see that.



P.S. I'm really glad your T is doing better!

 

[mocean]

She won't need a lot of water, since she is an arid species and is adapted to drought.

I read on a science website (can't remember which one - have read so many) that the main way Tarantulas endure lack of water for lengthy periods is utilizing the fluids in their pray. Since this T isn't eating anything, watering consistently and often is important to his survival. Does this make sense? I have been watering him 4-6x/day and while I see him drinking only 2-3x, I think I'll continue to do so. I don't think it can hurt him, can it?

I really think it's poop. Maybe it just looks different because of the incident - but it really doesn't look like eggs to me.

Here are some photos of my avic's poop after drying up They do have that oval, egg-like look...
P.S. I'm really glad your T is doing better!

Someone said their poop is a white milky substance. The only thing he's eaten in 6 weeks is TH venom and water. I see some of the milky stuff but can't reconcile the egg shaped things.

Thanks. He is much better. I sure hope that continues.

Just a quick note to thank everyone for your guidance and support. I take rehabilitating any animal, etc. very seriously because their survival is my responsibility, once I accept it. Saving a Tarantula is new to me. I couldn't offer him the best care possible without this forum and all your expert advice. Thank you.

 

[Krystal Anne]

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Someone said their poop is a white milky substance. The only thing he's eaten in 6 weeks is TH venom and water. I see some of the milky stuff but can't reconcile the egg shaped things.

Thanks. He is much better. I sure hope that continues.

Yes, their poop is more of a white liquid, but as pictured, they kind of contain little pellets that are coated in the milky substance.

My A.chalcodes' poop from far away looks just like milky liquid (I really need to clean these, hahaha)

Magnified, you see brown pellet-looking things like in your picture:



Yours looks like poo, maybe lacking more of the white liquid for some reason... Sorry for all the poo pics but I hope that helps.

Also, even though they are an arid species, I find my A. chalcodes to be the one who drinks water the most (at least, the one I catch the most). If yours is becoming more active, I'd try putting a water dish in there

 

[mocean]

Yes, their poop is more of a white liquid, but as pictured, they kind of contain little pellets...

Also, even though they are an arid species, I find my A. chalcodes to be the one who drinks water the most (at least, the one I catch the most). If yours is becoming more active, I'd try putting a water dish in there

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I see! Thank you for posting all those poopie pics! They're wonderful and your T is magnificent! I can see the pellets. How interesting! Thank you.

I do keep a low dish of water in the shoebox for him. I've been doing that since I adopted him, even though he coildn't walk. I figured better to be available, than not.

 

[AnObeseHippo]

I read on a science website (can't remember which one - have read so many) that the main way Tarantulas endure lack of water for lengthy periods is utilizing the fluids in their pray. Since this T isn't eating anything, watering consistently and often is important to his survival. Does this make sense? I have been watering him 4-6x/day and while I see him drinking only 2-3x, I think I'll continue to do so. I don't think it can hurt him, can it?

Tarantulas do get the majority of their water from their prey. You watering its mouth-hole frequently is going miles in helping this lil fella recover

 

[mocean]

As you can see, his feeding tube popped up in the middle of the droplet I placed on his mouth. I have video. It's amazing and thrilling to see it given his trauma.

 

[Krystal Anne]

I see! Thank you for posting all those poopie pics I can see the pellets. How interesting! Thank you.

I do keep a low dish of water in the shoebox for him. I've been doing that since I adopted him, even though he coildn't walk. I figured better to be available, than not. View attachment 284650

Yeah, my best guess is that yours' poop looks a bit different because of what happened, maybe the body is trying to flush all the bad stuff out. I don't know if it works like that lol, but just a guess!

And I see, that's great. You're doing wonderful!

 

[mocean]

Yeah, my best guess is that yours' poop looks a bit different because of what happened, maybe the body is trying to flush all the bad stuff out. I don't know if it works like that lol, but just a guess!

Thanks and I bet you're right. I think with all the water he's been drinking, his body is flushing out the TH venom. Poor littke tyke...

Tarantulas do get the majority of their water from their prey. You watering its mouth-hole frequently is going miles in helping this lil fella recover

I sure hope so. Truly, I'm desperately trying to get him into the best possible shape in anticipation of him molting. I read the stress of that, given his condition, could be fatal. I just hope that, because he's not eating, that he's not growing much. That said, he does look a little bigger to me. Really worried about this.

 

[AnObeseHippo]

I sure hope so. Truly, I'm desperately trying to get him into the best possible shape in anticipation of him moulting. I read the stress of that, given his condition, could be fatal. I just hope that, because he's not eating, that he's not growing much. That said, he does look a little bigger to me. Really worried about this.

Go have a beer or a glass of wine or something and kick your feet up. The hardest has passed and you’ve done good work. It’s a waiting game now besides the occasional watering or insect goop

 

[mocean]

Thanks for the encouragement. The waiting is the hardest part... Since he can't do a whole lot right now, how do I make him comfortable in case he molts? He likes the paper towel tube; hiding inside every few days. Is that good enough? He tried to climb the tube, but didn't make it. However, he did climb over a little silicone bracelet which was huge Maybe he's strong enough to prepare for molting?

 

[mocean]

He's getting a lot more active at night now. He came out of his paper roll hide. I turned on a light. He went back in. I can't tell you all how exciting this is! He's really improving. He doesn't move much during the day, which makes sense, of course. He's never been this mobile at night before though. Moving faster now. I believe, from now on, I'll put the lid on his box while I sleep

 

[mocean]

This does look like excrement to me because of the white stuff on it. If that's correct, does it look more normal now?

 

[TreebeardGoddess]

Do you have a video of him walking around? It would be interesting to see his movements and how they compare to a non-recovering tarantula. I'm so happy he's getting better! You are an awesome human!

 

[mocean]

Yes, I have a lot of videos, but don't know where to up them. I guess I need to sign up with photobucket etc?

He moves very, very slowly and rests after just moving an inch or so. I would love to know how his movements compare! Where can I upload videos?

Thanks. We're all awesome humans!

 

[Toddydog]

Yes, I have a lot of videos, but don't know where to up them. I guess I need to sign up with photobucket etc?

He moves very, very slowly and rests after just moving an inch or so. I would love to know how his movements compare! Where can I upload videos?

Thanks. We're all awesome humans!

You can post it on YouTube and link it here.

 

[arachnidgill]

He's getting a lot more active at night now. He came out of his paper roll hide. I turned on a light. He went back in. I can't tell you all how exciting this is! He's really improving. He doesn't move much during the day, which makes sense, of course. He's never been this mobile at night before though. Moving faster now. I believe, from now on, I'll put the lid on his box while I sleep View attachment 284703

I would keep the lid on at all times besides any watering/maintenance you need to do. While still recovering it sounds like he has enough strength to climb out if he wanted. Just poke/drill some holes for ventilation and he'll be fine!

 

[mocean]

Ok! I posted videos on Youtube. One thing... about 30 minutes ago I found Floyd (Yes, that's his name drinking water.all by himself in his little pond! This is the first time since I adopted him (about 7 weeks) that he's done this! I've been watering him 4-6x/day dropping a bead of water on his mouth after turning him upside down. I'm so happy at how far he's come and hope he continues to improve.

One of the videos is a close-up of him drinking. You can see his feeding tube come up and water begins to disappear. It's an amazing thing to see.

Videos Enjoy...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9zy061-B9b0gp-_r_3OBhnoSiwLcJ2_R

Lastly, sorry for the short videos but, once he moves a little, he usually meditates for 2-3 hrs trying to catch his breath. I didn't want to waste anyones time with video of him not doing anything.

 

[Krystal Anne]

Ok! I posted videos on Youtube. One thing... about 30 minutes ago I found Floyd (Yes, that's his name drinking water.all by himself in his little pond! This is the first time since I adopted him (about 7 weeks) that he's done this! I've been watering him 4-6x/day dropping a bead of water on his mouth after turning him upside down. I'm so happy at how far he's come and hope he continues to improve.

One of the videos is a close-up of him drinking. You can see his feeding tube come up and water begins to disappear. It's an amazing thing to see.

Videos... Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9zy061-B9b0gp-_r_3OBhnoSiwLcJ2_R

HE'S SO CUTE!

I'm glad he's improving, I can definitely see that. He's still so slow but it's adorable. Thanks for sharing