Tarantula Possibly Dying?

[SoulSpiegel12]

Since January my b smithi juvenile has refused food, and lately it has been moving with it's 2 front legs curled very sluggish. She's still alive but could this mean she is possibly dying?

 

[shawno821]

It's possible,but it's also possible she may molt,and have whatever is curling its front legs go away.I hope for the best for her.

 

[Flexzone]

could you provide a pic or short video of the specimen?

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

It's possible,but it's also possible she may molt,and have whatever is curling its front legs go away.I hope for the best for her.

Her abdomen is quite small, but as I said she's refused food for quite some time, I'll go grab my camera for some photos.

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

I was able to move her onto her hide, but I had to use my hand.

 

[louise f]

It looks very dehydrated, does it have a always filled water dish with fresh water ? Hope for the best for the T.

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

It looks very dehydrated, does it have a always filled water dish with fresh water ? Hope for the best for the T.

Yes I always make sure her dish is filled

 

[shawno821]

I can't see the two front legs,so I will ask.Do you know what a "hooked out" male looks like? They would be on his two front legs.If it is female,I don't have a clue,it's too small to be dying of old age,unless it's male.It has that look of a male past his prime.

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

I can't see the two front legs,so I will ask.Do you know what a "hooked out" male looks like? They would be on his two front legs.If it is female,I don't have a clue,it's too small to be dying of old age,unless it's male.It has that look of a male past his prime.

My smithi isn't even close to maturity. I'm thinking she might have dehydrated. Any tips to help with this?

 

[louise f]

Yes I always make sure her dish is filled

Good. It could be DKS she got.

 

[louise f]

My smithi isn't even close to maturity. I'm thinking she might have dehydrated. Any tips to help with this?

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

Update: I have her on a damp towel currently and she's been starting to have a bit more movement.

 

[louise f]

Update: I have her on a damp towel currently and she's been starting to have a bit more movement. View attachment 210290

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

Thanks for that link, Jon is always a great help. And I can't thank all of you enough for the help. Will update everything in a while.

 

[louise f]

Thanks for that link, Jon is always a great help. And I can't thank all of you enough for the help. Will update everything in a while.

Hope for the best

 

[Venom1080]

was there possibly a heat vent blowing on the cage, drying out the cage and spider? dehydration is easily prevented. maybe try gently flipping T on its back and dripping water into its mouth.

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

was there possibly a heat vent blowing on the cage, drying out the cage and spider? dehydration is easily prevented. maybe try gently flipping T on its back and dripping water into its mouth.

I keep my spiders in the corner of my room away from my window and vent. However it is possible the heat in my house has been on. Going to turn it off to make sure

 

[Venom1080]

I keep my spiders in the corner of my room away from my window and vent. However it is possible the heat in my house has been on. Going to turn it off to make sure

good to hear. i keep my vents closed in the T room at all times. i open the window on nice days to circulate air. im in the basement so theres not alot of ventilation.

 

[SoulSpiegel12]

good to hear. i keep my vents closed in the T room at all times. i open the window on nice days to circulate air. im in the basement so theres not alot of ventilation.

I think the heat in my room might have dried her out during the cold season. Would a humidifier help prevent that?