Skinny Aphonopelma chalcodes?

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Why is it so skinny even after three roaches?
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Shop refused to give a receipt . So I can’t return it or have to argue to do so. Maybe it can survive to nest molt ?
Most likely last non sling I buy from here .

 

[cold blood]

its eating...keep feeding it and give it time....being skinny is a normal part of any ts life after a molt....its not something to be worried about, nor is there any critical need to fatten it as fast as you can....you have a year, probably more than a year, to plump the t before its ready to molt.

 

[viper69]

Just keep feeding- wouldn’t worry yet

 

[Brewser]

I notice white substance on Legs and Carapace.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I notice white substance on Legs and Carapace.

Employees gave it a tiny cut from putting it in a deli Cup , that’s corn starch.

Just keep feeding- wouldn’t worry yet

ok I keep substrate dry does this species need occasional overflow of water dish ? I just don’t want it to end up like this t of mine that was sold to me minus ability to eat /drink.

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Any clues 🕵️‍♀️ sold to me as Tliltocatl albopilosus

arachnoboards.com

 

[viper69]

Employees gave it a tiny cut from putting it in a deli Cup , that’s corn starch.

ok I keep substrate dry does this species need occasional overflow of water dish ? I just don’t want it to end up like this t of mine that was sold to me minus ability to eat /drink.

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Any clues 🕵️‍♀️ sold to me as Tliltocatl albopilosus

arachnoboards.com

I’ve never overflowed - others do

 

[TheraMygale]

Employees hurt the tarantula, thats so uncool.

I think it will keep putting on weight. It looks normal. Don’t overthink it and worry too much for the moment. They are slow at everything. I don’t think youll have to “powerfeed” it either. Let it take its time and just enjoy it.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Employees hurt the tarantula, thats so uncool.

I think it will keep putting on weight. It looks normal. Don’t overthink it and worry too much for the moment. They are slow at everything. I don’t think youll have to “powerfeed” it either. Let it take its time and just enjoy it.

It’s possible it’s just an unusually skinny one. It doesn’t appear to be unhealthy. Like the one female I linked above . It couldn’t put on any Weight either. Maybe I’ll try mealworms . powerfeed isn’t something I do anyways.

 

[Glorfindel]

I'm glad you rescued it from the pet store.
seems like they weren't treating A.Chalcodes very well.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I'm glad you rescued it from the pet store.
seems like they weren't treating A.Chalcodes very well.

Yeah way to go broke $100 I could had ordered something online like a few lp.
I won’t be rescuing more for a long time there prices are too high … unless I see something rare like a sling .

Your Expensive pet shops !

All I see are stuff I can’t afford They have what looks like a 4” curly hair (looks possibly female but very skinny ) and a 2” seemani sling $45 each worth it ? Everything else is way too expensive. Some are reasonably priced being near adult size but unsexed . Sorry if it’s too many pics .

arachnoboards.com

O well it’s possible it recently molted?? And is a skinny t.

 

[Gevo]

O well it’s possible it recently molted??

That would be my assumption at this point. It’s on the thin side, but not scary skinny, so I’d watch for a bit to make sure it’s not getting smaller.

You say you rescued it from a pet store, so it could also be recently wild caught.

 

[Tarantuland]

Def looks wild caught, good luck the spider looks banged up

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Def looks wild caught, good luck the spider looks banged up

Employees refused a refund and blamed the damage they caused on me not the lady who hurt the spider…. So I’m stuck with a sick bleeding out spider. Terrible customer service.

 

[cold blood]

Def looks wild caught

you cannot tell if a t is wild caught just by looking at it.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

you cannot tell if a t is wild caught just by looking at it.

yep.
Corn starch is fine , right? Although it might just drop the leg. Poor thing is super skittish I’d rather not disturb it unless it bleeds again.

 

[Tarantuland]

you cannot tell if a t is wild caught just by looking at it.

True as a definitive statement, but there are several indicators suggesting that to be the case. Chalcodes rarely get sold as adults that aren’t wild caught, especially at pet stores. The condition of the spider is also a give away. Obviously can’t be certain, but if it’s something that is mostly wc in the hobby, it’s usually labelled cb if that’s the case

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

True as a definitive statement, but there are several indicators suggesting that to be the case. Chalcodes rarely get sold as adults that aren’t wild caught, especially at pet stores. The condition of the spider is also a give away. Obviously can’t be certain, but if it’s something that is mostly wc in the hobby, it’s usually labelled cb if that’s the case

Yeah I’m just going to save up and order online next time , sick of these con artists who won’t give receipts or own up to their own mistakes. Don’t know if it could end up female or not but it looks male never know , I’d be happy if it survives to its next molt regardless..:: how did I hurt the spider when it was bleeding before I opened the container.

 

[TheraMygale]

How can they blame you? They were there and did that.

sheesh. I dont know what to say at this point.

is it juste the leg thats leaking? Where is it leaking?

is it eating?

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

How can they blame you? They were there and did that.

sheesh. I dont know what to say at this point.

is it juste the leg thats leaking? Where is it leaking?

is it eating?

yep totally unprofessional….
Leg only but big leak i probably saved it from dying . Huge mistake I may never go back to the shop…. Unless for 2” and under Ts.
it eats but cannot gain much if any weight possibly sucking stomach issue . It ate 3 adult male roaches , 2 xlarge mealworms .

 

[TheraMygale]

weight can take time.

if its only leg where on the leg? Legs can seal themselves off. But they require much fluids to do repairs: which is why they might not seem to put on weight. Keep feeding at your rythm and providing water.

the next molt will require much energy and fluids so if its eating its good.