Tarantula not eating

Asked by fau 4 months ago, 6 answers.

My daughter's Tarantula has not fed for a couple of weeks. He isn't molting and he seems to be physically fine (no changes in temperament or physical condition), but this seems odd...how can he live so long without food? Is something wrong with him?

Answered by jazlovestoskate on Jul 13, 2008, 05:08PM
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it would be more helpful to know what species he is but heres some info
if your spider decides to stop eating for a few weeks thats normal
and may signal an upcoming molt.
and not to get you worried but other reasons might be that it is too cold,
has a fungal infection, worms, or something else like that
otherwise make sure your giving him really big insects, maybe even some lizars...
make sure there alive first so he/she can run about and pounce on them

Answered by ichibanarky on Jul 13, 2008, 07:20PM
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Thanks, I'll look into that

He's a rose-hair, if that helps

Answered by fau on Jul 14, 2008, 12:44AM
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put crickets in there and he may decide to eat when he is hungry

Answered by jazlovestoskate on Jul 14, 2008, 03:32AM
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also if he/she is getting ready to moult dont give it any prey animals/insects
so nothing that could give it a hareful bite...crickets can bite them too
because if its moulting it will take about 1 week after for its teeth to harden

Answered by phrannie on Jul 14, 2008, 10:22AM
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Yikes...this whole conversation give me the chills...LOL...Very interesting what a person can learn on here, without even trying...

phrannie

Answered by fau on Sep 20, 2008, 06:50PM
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me too Phrannie!
the thought of a tarantula in my bed...
running up my leg...
ugh!

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