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Any Instances of DKS? Dyskinetic Syndrome in Tarantulas.
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<blockquote data-quote="Tomoran" data-source="post: 94389" data-attributes="member: 1152"><p>Yeah, unfortunately the calcium powder isn't something they need. For a while, folks tried to say that you shouldn't feed them vertebrates (mice especially) because the calcium can cause molting issues, but that hasn't been proven. Also, many species eat vertebrates in wild. That said, I would stop dusting them. In the very least, it has no benefit for the spider. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance.</p><p></p><p>What were they spraying under your sink? Was it pesticides?</p><p></p><p>I'm very sorry you're going through this. In most cases I've heard of, including my own, the spider doesn't eat again and dies within days. I would not put a prey item in there, as it is vulnerable and the cricket is sure to stress it out. As this species has been known to fast for over a year, she won't starve, so no worries there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tomoran, post: 94389, member: 1152"] Yeah, unfortunately the calcium powder isn't something they need. For a while, folks tried to say that you shouldn't feed them vertebrates (mice especially) because the calcium can cause molting issues, but that hasn't been proven. Also, many species eat vertebrates in wild. That said, I would stop dusting them. In the very least, it has no benefit for the spider. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance. What were they spraying under your sink? Was it pesticides? I'm very sorry you're going through this. In most cases I've heard of, including my own, the spider doesn't eat again and dies within days. I would not put a prey item in there, as it is vulnerable and the cricket is sure to stress it out. As this species has been known to fast for over a year, she won't starve, so no worries there. [/QUOTE]
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