Laying down?

[hollyrosie]

Hey there;

I own a chilean rose haired tarantula female. Not sure of the age as we have adopted her but at least a few years old. We noticed today she is doing something we have NEVER seen her do. She is laying down in the middle of her enclosure. Belly to the ground and legs outstretched. The home she was in previously did not handle her often so she has always been a bit skittish and weary to pick up, though she is getting better it takes some coaxing, but since she has laid down we can put our hand in and just pick her up if we like...

Is this something we should be worried? Is she dying? Please help we are VERY worried about our pretty girl.

 

[Enn49]

A photo would help of both T and enclosure. Most of us don't handle our Ts as there is a great danger of them falling/jumping of you and injuring themselves. One other question is has she moulted while you've had her? She could be in premoult which could explain her lying in one spot and if so she shouldn't be handled.

 

[hollyrosie]

no, we have had her for one year just past on May 15, 2015. She has never moulted with us.

 

[timc]

Look up pictures of what some folks call the "pokie pose" if that's how she's laying it could just be some premolt stretches

 

[Entity]

and if u have had her for a year and she hasnt molted there is a good possibility that she is due. so dont hold her.