Mexican Red Knee Health Question??

[new2tarantulas]

Ok so I have a juvenile male MRK that I just got. I have had it for almost a week. It is in a small critter keeper with dry coconut fiber and a bottle cap with water in it. I was looking him over today with a flash light and noticed that its fangs are like a redish black color and the underside of it body is a redish color as well. Is this normal coloration for this species? I have not fed him yet. Doing that tomorrow. Also he has spent a lot of time on the side of the enclosure instead of on the floor. Is he just adjusting still?

 

[Scoolman]

All is normal. The fang color suggests a recent molt. As for the hanging on the side behavior, give it time to adjust to the new surroundings.

 

[new2tarantulas]

Thanks he must have molted right before I got him.

 

[Nada]

Thanks he must have molted right before I got him.

In which case don't feed it just yet. give it time to harden up. another week won't hurt.