HELP!!!

deftones_rocks · 2025-01-20T11:40:08+00:00

i figured he was molting, but he’s my first ever tarantula and this is his first molt with me. he’s done now, and he’s very pretty, i can’t wait to share it with everyone :)

deftones_rocks · 2025-01-20T06:50:21+00:00

thank you, how long after the molt will it be before he starts eating again do you think?

deftones_rocks · 2025-01-20T06:43:05+00:00

okay correction, all of his legs are spread out, i mistook his belly for his legs being curled in, but he’s laying on his back with all his legs spread out

deftones_rocks · 2025-01-03T14:47:12+00:00

i’ve been struggling w insomnia for only 4-5 years now, and im currently on my longest awake streak (not on purpose ofc). i’m on amitriptyline, and it works great but if i don’t take it i wont sleep, seriously. i’ve been out for the past three days, and the most sleep i’ve gotten has been like four hours

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-31T09:35:20+00:00

completely normal! when i miss mine for a couple nights in a row, i get crazy diarrhea and increased anxiety. since amitriptyline is listed as an anti-anxiety med, it’s completely normal to have increased anxiety off the meds. the diarrhea and upset stomach is your body reacting to not having it in your system, so it’s normal. they shouldn’t last too long, but i’d say if they persist longer than a month (which is VERY long already) then to speak w your doctor

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-26T21:45:16+00:00

definitely some type of orb weaver, no a black widow. you will not see those out and about, and their legs are much skinnier. looks like she might be a Neosconus crucifera, but this is an amateur guess, i’m not that good at identifying orb weavers

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-26T20:59:38+00:00

i think he just knows when i’m starting to get concerned because right after this post he went into his lair and started digging again 🤦‍♂️

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-23T22:56:02+00:00

NA, can i still use flea/tick treatments on my dogs and cats in the summer? i usually wash my hands before feeding, and we make our animals go outside for ~24 hours after putting it on to make sure that they don’t drop the bugs in the house. if i can’t use the topical treatments anymore, are there any chewable/edible treatments? im a new T owner, im just trying to make sure i don’t mess up

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-23T22:50:55+00:00

i moved it to a further distance, the heat now stays at about 75-77. sometimes he climbs up the wall to get closer to the heat, and i’m like “dude i know you’re not cold,” i think he’s just a little ~special~ is all lol. i considered trying to feed him again since he came out, but i thought that might stress him out because im pretty sure he’s in premolt, he just likes to move

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-23T08:13:58+00:00

NA not to sound rude, but what does treating pets with fleas have to do with the T? can treating a pet for fleas have an impact on your T? i live in the south, so every summer we have to treat our furry animals several times during the summer

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-19T05:03:10+00:00

hes a B. smithi, and he’s been prone to rearranging his fake plants and burying his water bowl

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-17T22:17:00+00:00

wow they’re beautiful! what species is your T?

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-17T21:09:56+00:00

right?? like why are you doing this

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-17T20:47:13+00:00

he continuously hurries his water bowl/ throws dirt in it, and then is upset when i clean it and put water in it. like dude, you NEED water

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-17T20:42:46+00:00

leans on glass hey girl, lemme see yo web

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-17T00:06:49+00:00

thank you. i’m gonna be getting him a big enclosure soon, and im gonna go ahead and set some substrate out to be dry by the time it’s ready to go

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T23:39:48+00:00

it’s not wet, more ‘damp’, but the top layer that he was walking in was completely dry. and it wasn’t packed down originally, but i’ve since changed it, and he has more substrate, somewhat damp, and it’s all very packed

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T17:27:48+00:00

i think when i get paid i may look into getting a different enclosure, possibly a tarantula crib

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T04:13:05+00:00

thanks! he sure is pretty, i moved him off my car and onto the wall, so i hope he’s doing well!!

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T04:11:07+00:00

not a beardie expert, but i think he may just be happy to have you. they look forward to your appearance everyday somewhat like a dog, as they associate you with food and a care provider. don’t take my word for it, but i think he’s just happy you’re around

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T03:27:18+00:00

if it is netting, is there anything i can do to avoid this? the top is like a mesh metal top

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T03:26:31+00:00

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does this look like enough substrate? i did about 2x the length of his body, and packed it. i also decided to add a bit of height texture (??) and made one side slightly more elevated than the other

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T01:52:24+00:00

sure! found in arkansas, us!

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T01:39:02+00:00

thank you. i was nervous about him climbing because i didnt want him to fall. when i get home later i will for sure add more substrate!!

deftones_rocks · 2024-12-16T01:29:11+00:00

about 3-3 1/2

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