Spinneret damage on tarantula.

[Imashark4201]

Can anyone help with advice, dust and Hairs got caught on her spinnerets when she escaped N mainly on one, N Super tangled. what should I do. I already tried to help n Dry pitch it off but it tugs on her Spinnerets, Should I just leave her Be N Let her take it off to regrow Next molts. she had Just molted as well n this happened. She’s trying To take it off But isn’t working N Leaking Alittle Bit so Just wanna make sure she’ll be Okay.

 

[NMTs]

To clarify, your T escaped and when you found it, it had gotten some hair and debris tangled around it's spinnerettes - is that right?

That may be obstructing the anus, which would be bad. I would give the T a couple days to see if it can remove it on its own. If it doesn't, then you might try removing it carefully, taking care not to rupture the abdomen.

 

[Imashark4201]

Yes that clarification Is all Correct, also, I was thinking a couple days too. I tried rn n got some Off but still a lot tangled. I moistened Substrate more too Hoping it helps her. She’s been Trying to pull it off just hoping doesn’t do serious damage to hurt her. She’s All over her Tank Crawling as well. and I didn’t wanna Tug the Spinneret Was afraid Of rupturing her Abdomen So I just tried to Do what I can. gonna just have to keep a close eye out. any recommendation what’s best to Put on the Injured Area if Does get Worse n say she takes it Off but leaking more

 

[Imashark4201]

N I got some Off To where her spinneret tip Is Showing But it’s still on Closer to her abdomen , But the tip of the spinneret is showing, (it’s just on One Spinneret Btw)

 

[viper69]

Wait it out

 

[Imashark4201]

Wait it out

She’s leaking from her leg Now, Should I put cornstarch? it hasn’t dripped, Her third Right side leg

 

[viper69]

Extra water dish

wait

 

[Imashark4201]

Wait till About when? See if she starts Acting strange? n Added an extra Water Dish I had Two already In there I added another Really don’t want her To get dehydrated I have a ICU container ready as well. She had just moved Too After I seen your reply 5 mins Ago.

 

[Imashark4201]

Extra water dish

wait

 

[NMTs]

Wait till About when? See if she starts Acting strange? n Added an extra Water Dish I had Two already In there I added another Really don’t want her To get dehydrated I have a ICU container ready as well. She had just moved Too After I seen your reply 5 mins Ago.

Don't move her into a different container - you can provide any treatment needed in her regular enclosure. ICU's are ineffective and aren't recommended anymore. I know its hard to figure out what's good info and what's not, so stick with us and we'll guide you in the right direction.

As for the leaking, no need to put cornstarch on a leaking leg - they have the ability to close a "valve" of sorts if they're losing too much hemolymph from a leg. The only time you need to consider applying cornstarch is if there's a considerable leak from the abdomen or carapace.

If she's moving more or less normally and can access the water you've provided, then there's nothing else you need to do. If she starts behaving differently then you might need to do something else, but for now leaving her to rest and drink is probably your best bet.

 

[Imashark4201]

Don't move her into a different container - you can provide any treatment needed in her regular enclosure. ICU's are ineffective and aren't recommended anymore. I know its hard to figure out what's good info and what's not, so stick with us and we'll guide you in the right direction.

As for the leaking, no need to put cornstarch on a leaking leg - they have the ability to close a "valve" of sorts if they're losing too much hemolymph from a leg. The only time you need to consider applying cornstarch is if there's a considerable leak from the abdomen or carapace.

If she's moving more or less normally and can access the water you've provided, then there's nothing else you need to do. If she starts behaving differently then you might need to do something else, but for now leaving her to rest and drink is probably your best bet.

Thank you I needed to read this, So cross out the leg, Should be fine, Do you have anymore advice On her spinneret? As Of rn It looks the stuff tangled Looks Smaller compared to yesterday, N Crusted Up, as To blocking the Anus I’m not really to Sure if it’s blocking it at all, I checked Rn And I see she spinned Up some web, Alittle But it’s fresh Web does that mean the anus Isn’t fully Blocked?

 

[Imashark4201]

I just read that Web doesn’t come out there anus , I would have to get a closer look on her Anus for No blockage.

 

[NMTs]

I just read that Web doesn’t come out there anus , I would have to get a closer look on her Anus for No blockage.

I would leave the spinnerette now. You've gotten as much of the stuff off as you can, she'll work on the rest of it. If she can get it off, great, but if not she could possibly lose the spinnerette. That's not a huge deal, though - they'll regenerate just as a leg would with subsequent molts. If she's webbing that's a good sign. As for the anus being blocked, just keep an eye out for new feces. If she's pooping, it's not blocked. I don't think you've got much to worry about now, just let her do her thing and she should be able to recover.

 

[ratluvr76]

Wait till About when? See if she starts Acting strange? n Added an extra Water Dish I had Two already In there I added another Really don’t want her To get dehydrated I have a ICU container ready as well. She had just moved Too After I seen your reply 5 mins Ago.

Truthfully, Viper is one of the more experienced and knowledgeable keepers here. Whatever he says you should do, it will always be good advice

 

[Imashark4201]

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[Imashark4201]

I would leave the spinnerette now. You've gotten as much of the stuff off as you can, she'll work on the rest of it. If she can get it off, great, but if not she could possibly lose the spinnerette. That's not a huge deal, though - they'll regenerate just as a leg would with subsequent molts. If she's webbing that's a good sign. As for the anus being blocked, just keep an eye out for new feces. If she's pooping, it's not blocked. I don't think you've got much to worry about now, just let her do her thing and she should be able to recover.

Sweet & Yes I did check on her today it almost looks like between her Spiinerets Is Clear N nothing looks like it’s blocking her Anus, Kinda looks like a Hard part now just on the one spinneret, Although She is showing signs Of Stress I assume from trying to Take off the Tangled Stuff, but as days go on it does look better N better, On day #2 Now, that is almost Over, I did wet moss In her Tank as I usually do n she laid On top & like Was drinking off it, Her Abdomen Is still Big, N Doesn’t look deflated As well, Just hiding behind her legs at timesBut still Active walking around her tank

 

[Imashark4201]

What’s your guys thoughts ?? she Barely went in this corner n Is Now leaking from her leg, n Laying on all her legs except 1, Anybody Help W what I should Do

 

[Imashark4201]

Any advice. or should I leave her to see if she moves I feel like she’s been doing this but now has a Leak somewhere n Laying on all joints

 

[Imashark4201]

I would leave the spinnerette now. You've gotten as much of the stuff off as you can, she'll work on the rest of it. If she can get it off, great, but if not she could possibly lose the spinnerette. That's not a huge deal, though - they'll regenerate just as a leg would with subsequent molts. If she's webbing that's a good sign. As for the anus being blocked, just keep an eye out for new feces. If she's pooping, it's not blocked. I don't think you've got much to worry about now, just let her do her thing and she should be able to recover.

 

[NMTs]

Is it responsive - does it move when you gently nudge it with asomething? That little drop of fluid isn't something I would worry about.

Can you take a couple pics of the entire enclosure?