Baby tarantula stung by a tarantula wasp

[Alycia]

Thank you

 

[Alycia]

I got the coconut fiber the loose one but it feels damp so I’ll wait. I did get crickets I love crickets they didn’t have a hideout only a huge one so how can I make one? Can I use styrofoam cup? If I put a cricket in with it will it bite the tarantula?

 

[Enn49]

Leave enough of the coco fibre to give a reasonable depth in the container out to dry. Half a Styrofoam cup will do fine.
It may be a good idea to crush the crickets head so it can't hurt the T.

 

[Alycia]

Ok thanks he doesnt have much movement so I don’t think it could eat. I did give him 2 drops of water and he drank it. It just doesn’t seem like he is going to make it.

 

[Enn49]

At this stage water is the most important thing. It is a long job but he is doing better so don't give up hope.

 

[Alycia]

He is upside down again so I guess I’ll let him be and give him more water.

 

[Alycia]

I just don’t know what to do with this poor thing it’s still on it’s back and I gave it a drop of water and it flinched. I know it would be a long road ahead I’m just worried about it being on is back all the time.

 

[Sonicookie]

Could it be trying to molt, but unable to because it's still partially paralyzed?

 

[Alycia]

I think your right. It was on its back for 26 hours then he was on his side trying to get right side up.

 

[Sonicookie]

I think your right. It was on its back for 26 hours then he was on his side trying to get right side up.

If it is the case I think the thing to do is wait. It seems hydrated fine, what you've been doing is working well. I wouldn't try to give it food yet, they always fast before a molt to help them slip out.

How are the crickets? Mine are always viscous, murderous little cannibals, but they're cute. I've found that feeding them dry cat food helps prevent some of the murdering.

p.s. If you try to leave the corpses for them to eat, they'll give off a scent and the living crickets. The dead bodies must be removed daily.

 

[Alycia]

Oh crap I just checked on him and he was upside down in its water cap thing it’s small and only a little bit of water in it but scared me tho think I’ll take it out. I only got 4 crickets I did give them a spinach leaf I thought they would be noisy but they don’t make a sound maybe I should check on them again maybe they ate each other already lol...

 

[Sonicookie]

Oh crap I just checked on him and he was upside down in its water cap thing it’s small and only a little bit of water in it but scared me tho think I’ll take it out. I only got 4 crickets I did give them a spinach leaf I thought they would be noisy but they don’t make a sound maybe I should check on them again maybe they ate each other already lol...

As long as the booklungs (underside of the abdomen) are dry it should be okay. You could blot it with a paper towel if it's wet. People will use small rocks, natural sponge, or (pet-specialized) water beads to prevent drowning. Do you have any shallow jar lids that you could use? @Enn49 would probably know if it's safe to use a paper towel temporarily.

Yeah, feeder crickets are really quiet. I've only had one that chirped. You could add potato and apple (or other fruit) to keep the crickets satisfied for now, if there's only four they shouldn't be too violent. They're supposed to borrow into potatoes.

 

[Enn49]

Paper towel is fine as a temporary measure but don't use sponge or water beads in the bowl they harbour bacteria. The little one may have gone there to ease moulting and should be ok as long as the book lungs are clear of the water.

Don't give your crickets tomato as apparently they are poisonous to Ts.

 

[Alycia]

His back end was in the water but it was upside down I do have a natural sea sponge I could cut a piece or I do have the water beads also the water was in a short water bottle cap and the water barely cover the bottom but I just freaked out. I stay up most of the night to check on him it’s almost 5 am now. Thanks for your help.

 

[Sonicookie]

Paper towel is fine as a temporary measure but don't use sponge or water beads in the bowl they harbour bacteria. The little one may have gone there to ease moulting and should be ok as long as the book lungs are clear of the water.

Don't give your crickets tomato as apparently they are poisonous to Ts.

That makes sense, about the sponge and the water beads.

I guess you learn something new every day. I'll add tomato to my "toxic to tarantulas" mental list.

 

[Sonicookie]

His back end was in the water but it was upside down I do have a natural sea sponge I could cut a piece or I do have the water beads also the water was in a short water bottle cap and the water barely cover the bottom but I just freaked out. I stay up most of the night to check on him it’s almost 5 am now. Thanks for your help.

I think as a temporarily solution use a lump of paper towel in the water dish. A plastic jar lid would work if you have one. If the water beads are just the normal kind (like Orbeez) there might dangerous chemicals in them, so I wouldn't risk it.

Out of curiosity, which state do you live in? It was nearly five AM for me, too, and I rarely meet other people in my timezone.

 

[Alycia]

He has moved and on his back again within the past 5 hours I was a little worried he didn’t move at all when I got him out of the water. There Was a small cape there and was only about 10 drops to barely cover the bottom of the cap

I think as a temporarily solution use a lump of paper towel in the water dish. A plastic jar lid would work if you have one. If the water beads are just the normal kind (like Orbeez) there might dangerous chemicals in them, so I wouldn't risk it.

Out of curiosity, which state do you live in? It was nearly five AM for me, too, and I rarely meet other people in my timezone.

im in New Mexico. I put a 2x2 wet flat paper towel Incase he wants to lay on it next to him I’m only guessing on what to do.

 

[Enn49]

@Alycia That's about all you can do is guess but your experience will help others in the future

 

[Sonicookie]

He has moved and on his back again within the past 5 hours I was a little worried he didn’t move at all when I got him out of the water. There Was a small cape there and was only about 10 drops to barely cover the bottom of the cap

im in New Mexico. I put a 2x2 wet flat paper towel Incase he wants to lay on it next to him I’m only guessing on what to do.

I agree with Enn, that sounds good for now. Keep the paper towel moist and replace it every couple of days so the bacteria don't build up. Could you post a picture of it (and the current setup as a whole)?

 

[Alycia]

Sorry you can’t really see him tho the coconut fiber is about the same color as he is.