Spider escape.....

[Turtlynne]

O boy...just went in to feed and found the door to my full grown P. ornata enclosure unlatched...not open but it does default to the closed position - just not snapped shut...no spider obvious with a minimal amount of " look- under-this- and- that " in the enclosure...no webs trailing around outside... maybe a few poop specs on a near wall - but that could be old dust...no big creature adorning the wall or ceiling...
Do you think he/she would just hole up and hide? My spiders are in a small separate room that was once a porch and got enclosed - no where to go but under the camping equipment stored there and, of course, various shelving/tables for spider boxes - a slightly stuffed room.
I tried calling...got no response...
Palmetto bugs(rather large local roaches) get in from around the back of the fireplace into this room...there's actually something the spider could eat...
Needless to say I am not thrilled...

 

[Enn49]

I've always found they don't go very far, it's probably sitting watching you. I hope you find it soon.

 

[Turtlynne]

I suspect it is more nervous than I am...

 

[timc]

You could put a feeder in the enclosure and see if she’s in there. If she is indeed out the first thing she probably looked for I’d a new hide. Slowly, carefully, thoroughly take the room apart. Just have a catch cup ready. Keep us posted.

 

[Turtlynne]

Thank you...yup...feeder in enclosure...still contemplating room search beyond what I have already done...it will be a small nightmare in a very small room...and I can't move the furniture...the catch BIG cup is ready!

 

[Enn49]

When my Juvi P. metallica made her bid for freedom I searched the room, pulling out furniture shining a torch into dark corners but just couldn't find her. I'd only searched the side of the room where her container was and decided to have a few minutes rest before tackling the rest of the room. I was so glad I did. I was sitting at the opposite end of the room just looking across to where I'd already searched when I spotted her. She was 6"below her container tucked in the corner of the unit where the glass doors met the wood frame in a typical Pokie pose making her very hard to see.

 

[Turtlynne]

P. ornata SOOO well camouflaged...I'm sure I'm looking right at it!

 

[BrokenRay]

I have a painted image in my mind from the original 'Alien' movie. The scene where they are searching for the facehugger in the medical bay.

Joking aside I hope you find it soon and all ends well safely for both of you.

 

[Turtlynne]

Lol! BrokenRay...thanks for the visual...and the encouragement!

 

[octanejunkie]

I have a painted image in my mind from the original 'Alien' movie.

Better yet, this scene

I'd bet she is still in the enclosure...

 

[Turtlynne]

Hope springs eternal!!

 

[BrokenRay]

Where I'm living and where the tarantulas are if one escaped I would never ever find it. I really want a P. regalis but due to this I simply can't risk it.

 

[Turtlynne]

I am a little concerned...if she climbed the little spider room was an add-on once upon a time...it contains the back of a now closed fireplace....there are a few cracks around the edges that might admit a brave T to the outside......at least I think that's where it would go

 

[Nunua]

If you can't find her now, you may try going in the room at night. She might have moved to more visible spot when the room is calm and dark.
I wish you best of luck!

 

[octanejunkie]

Use a red light, flashlight. It is outside the Ts visible spectrum and they won't run from it like white light

 

[Turtlynne]

I was planning a night time inspection...wonder if I have a little red something that would work... thanks for the good ideas!
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[Turtlynne]

My BFF says it's probably climbed into my Christmas tree!

 

[Mundo exotico]

Get the app dark light for your phone. You can put dark red light and search for it at night. This is how I watch my ts at night and they dont even notice

 

[Turtlynne]

O thanks Mundo!

 

[Mundo exotico]

O thanks Mundo!

Good luck to your search