Avic Avic in premolt or maybe fasting?

[itsgrazz123]

Hi. My Avic Avic hasn’t eaten since it ate a big juicy dubia roach 3 weeks ago (was eating well before then). Not moving around its enclosure, been in that spot a while (previously would go on little adventures). I’m noticing more webbing appearing. I assume this is all signs of premolt? Any advice is appreciated, thank you.

 

[ta122]

Did you get your A. avicularia from a big-box pet store? It's not overfed. The enclosure shouldn't be causing issues. Arboreals will typically make their molt mat off the ground and flip over on it. He/she hasn't made that yet. It's not uncommon for tarantulas to just vegetate sometimes. A molt may be coming, or they could just be digesting that roach. If it's cool in your home, that would definitely take longer. I don't see anything concerning.

 

[itsgrazz123]

Did you get your A. avicularia from a big-box pet store? It's not overfed. The enclosure shouldn't be causing issues. Arboreals will typically make their molt mat off the ground and flip over on it. He/she hasn't made that yet. It's not uncommon for tarantulas to just vegetate sometimes. A molt may be coming, or they could just be digesting that roach. If it's cool in your home, that would definitely take longer. I don't see anything concerning.

Nice thank you very much for replying. Yes I got it from a pet store. Sounds like there’s nothing to really worry about then. I’ll post an update if I think there are any concerns. They’re definitely interesting little creatures.

 

[ta122]

The reason I asked about the pet store is because they tend to sell mature males. Mature males don't live long. If you are able to get a closer picture of the front legs and pedipalps, I can tell you if this is the case. A top view wouldn't be helpful. If you can get a close image from underneath, that would show tarsal hooks or palpal bulbs.

 

[ta122]

Also, you can find breeders here, on Arachnoboards and on the Facebook group Tarantula Classifieds. If you prefer to buy in person, I recommend looking up a reptile show near you. Tarantulas are sold there. There are so many reasons to not buy from pet stores. You get charged more too.

 

[itsgrazz123]

 

[itsgrazz123]

Also, you can find breeders here, on Arachnoboards and on the Facebook group Tarantula Classifieds. If you prefer to buy in person, I recommend looking up a reptile show near you. Tarantulas are sold there. There are so many reasons to not buy from pet stores. You get charged more too.

thanks a lot.... I'll deffo look to buy from breeders moving forward - i attached a pic of the underneath of the spider which was taken a few weeks ago

 

[ta122]

Looks good! It's definitely not a MM.

 

[itsgrazz123]

Looks good! It's definitely not a MM.

Nice. I posted a pic when I first got it and a couple of replies said female. Is that what it looks like to you? Thanks again for all your help.