hi all, just wondering if anyone could answer a few questions for me.
i bought a rose hair about 2 months ago,originally i had ''her'' on repti bark which was recommended by the pet store and is what they keep thier tarantulas on.i was looking for orchid bark and the guy told me it was the same,after some research,to my dismay i discovered repti bark can be toxic to tarantulas so i promptly changed to coir. having said that my rosie didnt seem to mind the bark and could often be found hauling the stuff all over ''her'' tank. anyway, since i've had my t ''she'' has'nt eaten anything but i have seen her drink so i'm not too worried.my question is ''she'' seems to just lay on her belly for the last couple of weeks and i was wondering if ''she'' might be in premoult ? last Q . the other day i found her in an almost death curl (most legs curled under but not all) as i lifted the lid she moved herself about but seemed a bit weak and awkward, again could this be premoult behaviour ? also have a costa rican tiger rump sling,1-1/4'' eats like a pig
and no problems at all. btw..the rosie is about 3-3-1/2''. any help greatly appreciated.
i bought a rose hair about 2 months ago,originally i had ''her'' on repti bark which was recommended by the pet store and is what they keep thier tarantulas on.i was looking for orchid bark and the guy told me it was the same,after some research,to my dismay i discovered repti bark can be toxic to tarantulas so i promptly changed to coir. having said that my rosie didnt seem to mind the bark and could often be found hauling the stuff all over ''her'' tank. anyway, since i've had my t ''she'' has'nt eaten anything but i have seen her drink so i'm not too worried.my question is ''she'' seems to just lay on her belly for the last couple of weeks and i was wondering if ''she'' might be in premoult ? last Q . the other day i found her in an almost death curl (most legs curled under but not all) as i lifted the lid she moved herself about but seemed a bit weak and awkward, again could this be premoult behaviour ? also have a costa rican tiger rump sling,1-1/4'' eats like a pig
and no problems at all. btw..the rosie is about 3-3-1/2''. any help greatly appreciated.