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I've tried numerous times to get Delilah to eat, have tried several times with bug soup and tonight she's actually eaten it. To say I'm happy is an understatement, she's still drinking plenty and I've not given up on her, but eating the soup and then webbing has really helped me believe that she...

Update Delilah is still not eating, no matter what I try but she is still drinking and has been webbing, which I'm hoping is a good sign. I'm guessing that if she were really weak then she wouldn't Web.

Thank you, I'm willing to try anything

Thank you for the advice and support, will keep you updated

I have left the pre killed food in with her, I'll try the bug soup, thank you

I have tried pre killed, she rears up in a threat pose and then backs up. She hasn't eaten since she's moulted, she appears scared of any food item

Hi, I've had Delilah, my GBB for a little over 2 years, she had always been very active with an healthy appetite. She had a bad molt shortly before Christmas which resulted in 2 deformed legs, she hasn't eaten for a few months, refuses food, though is still drinking. She has lost weight and...

Hi, I'm new to the hobby as well as being a long time lurker, I'm also the proud owner of a GBB, she's brilliant, I'm sure that you'll love being part of this fascinating hobby

I'm new to tarantula keeping and have recently purchased a juvenile GBB, from what I've read they can be very nervous and prone to kick hairs, though mine appears to be broken as she is so placid and gently, even with her food.

I've finally got my first T, a confirmed female Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens from Creatures from the North as recommended by Konstantin. I've named her Delilah as it feels appropriate for her and with me coming from the land of Tom Jones she seems to have settled in well having explored her...

Thanks for all the advice guys, I've taken some substrate out, so there's only about 3cm's left in the enclosure. Also thanks for the heads up about buying a confirmed female from Creatures from the north, I've just messaged them to see if I order today when I can expect delivery as I work odd...

Hi everyone, long time lurker, my name is Mike, just trying to prepare for my first tarantula, after reading the forum for a long time with lots of debating, I've decided on a Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens as I'm only planning on having 1 T as my wife and daughter are terrified of spiders. I'm...