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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Therasoid" data-source="post: 40681" data-attributes="member: 3538">I am so saddened seeing your post. [emoji26]  Is there any movement whatsoever? If it responds, get a q-tip and gently wipe the mouth area to remove the bugs. Next, place a drop of water on the mouth, if there's movement and it drinks, all is not lost. Continue water drops 2-3 drops, then wait a couple hours and repeat. If your T doesn't drink I think it may be gone. Most all of these are wild caught, slings being the exception, and may already have parasites on or in them. Is this your only T? If so, and you want to get another, I suggest getting a Brachypelma albopilosum sub adult. Docile, great eaters, will dig a burrow if given enough substrate and stay in the open most of the time. These, in my opinion are the best species for a first T. [emoji4]  You may also want to visit <a href="http://www.mikebasictarantula.com/Species-Care-Sheet.html" target="_blank">www.mikebasictarantula.com/Species-Care-Sheet.html</a>. These are basic, but will give an overall look at a species husbandry. Also, the Tarantula Keepers Guide book covers a broader look at keeping T's. Just pass over the handling portion, not a good idea, for you or the T's safety. Majority of hobbiests, including myself, don't handle, especially OW and "hot venom" species. Please feel free to PM me about G. rosea/porteri, I've several that have been in my collection for 15+ years.[emoji3] Not that I'm the expert but have a lot of experience with this species. I am always learning something new about theses amazing creatures. [emoji4]</blockquote>

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