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Any Instances of DKS? Dyskinetic Syndrome in Tarantulas.
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<blockquote data-quote="Jbyd" data-source="post: 94386" data-attributes="member: 11635"><p>While I did make sure everything was clean for her, and I guess it could be possible I can't think of a time that this would have happened. Usually I would take out the fake plant, water dish, and fake rock (cave type hiding spot) I would brush any substrate off of them by hand and rinse under super hot water to sanitize. I would then dry everything with a clean papertowl. I avoided using any chemicals during the cleaning process. </p><p>Update: she seems very calm when left completely alone. She is back in her full tank with plenty of water, I am draping a moist papertowl only on one corner of the lid for a bit of humidity. I am trying not to mess with anything around her to avoid causing anymore stress. </p><p>I do really appreciate all of the response. It's heartbreaking though and I feel so terrible right now. </p><p>I can only think of two possibilities really for right now. Do you guys think that using a light dusting of calcium powder would cause this. I was told it would be good by the pet shop but reading more into this I have a feeling that was bull. The only Neg. Impacts though I can see are related to moulting. </p><p>I only have one other thing I could ever think it would be. My landlords have someone spray under the kitchen sink once a month and I'm generally not home when they do this. My kitchen and livingroom are connected, but I always take her up to my room before I leave the house, and then bring her back down when I get home at night. I can't say if something would have happened since I wasn't home, but I don't think he would've gone upstairs, let alone mess with her. IDK if maybe there was something in the air or what, but it's the only other thing I can think of. :'( </p><p>She still acting the same though. It pains me to see her like this but I would like an opinion. If she isn't getting better, do I keep her close and do what I have been as long as I can? If so should I try and feed her or not. I can't watch her starve if she stays this way, but with her being this sensitive I'm doubtful she'll eat. I'm sorry for the long posts but I'm just torn and sad for her.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jbyd, post: 94386, member: 11635"] While I did make sure everything was clean for her, and I guess it could be possible I can't think of a time that this would have happened. Usually I would take out the fake plant, water dish, and fake rock (cave type hiding spot) I would brush any substrate off of them by hand and rinse under super hot water to sanitize. I would then dry everything with a clean papertowl. I avoided using any chemicals during the cleaning process. Update: she seems very calm when left completely alone. She is back in her full tank with plenty of water, I am draping a moist papertowl only on one corner of the lid for a bit of humidity. I am trying not to mess with anything around her to avoid causing anymore stress. I do really appreciate all of the response. It's heartbreaking though and I feel so terrible right now. I can only think of two possibilities really for right now. Do you guys think that using a light dusting of calcium powder would cause this. I was told it would be good by the pet shop but reading more into this I have a feeling that was bull. The only Neg. Impacts though I can see are related to moulting. I only have one other thing I could ever think it would be. My landlords have someone spray under the kitchen sink once a month and I'm generally not home when they do this. My kitchen and livingroom are connected, but I always take her up to my room before I leave the house, and then bring her back down when I get home at night. I can't say if something would have happened since I wasn't home, but I don't think he would've gone upstairs, let alone mess with her. IDK if maybe there was something in the air or what, but it's the only other thing I can think of. :'( She still acting the same though. It pains me to see her like this but I would like an opinion. If she isn't getting better, do I keep her close and do what I have been as long as I can? If so should I try and feed her or not. I can't watch her starve if she stays this way, but with her being this sensitive I'm doubtful she'll eat. I'm sorry for the long posts but I'm just torn and sad for her. [/QUOTE]
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