Oh no.

[Tnoob]

This doesn't look right at all. I think I ****ed up somehow.

 

[Arachnoclown]

Death curl on its back???

 

[Tnoob]

Death curl on its back???

I opened the enclosure just now and saw this. It seemed fine earlier today. It was doing it's usual thing hiding out. Is it possible it's molting? I think I failed. :'(

 

[Tnoob]

It did refuse food last week.

 

[Arachnoclown]

I would leave it be...theres absolutely nothing you can do anyways. You never know though...it may be preparing to molt.

 

[Tnoob]

I'm scared. I think I'm gonna cry.

 

[Tnoob]

I went ahead and added water to the water dish when the enclosure was opened. I'm keeping a mental note of how it's laying. If it moves I'll know.

 

[Phil]

fingers crossed the little fella is ok.

 

[Nunua]

All I'd like to remind is, that even if it ends up being gone doesn't strictly mean that you have ****ed up or failed.
Several individuals are not meant to survive and that's just how the nature works - It sucks, yes, but blaming oneself is not an answer in the cases like this.
Obviously I hope for the best for you and the little fella, but whatever happens don't let it to discourage you.

I lost my Cyriocosmus elegans (DLS <1cm) after owning it only for 3 weeks or so. Everything seemed perfect until I just found it curled.

 

[Phil]

All I'd like to remind is, that even if it ends up being gone doesn't strictly mean that you have ****ed up or failed.
Several individuals are not meant to survive and that's just how the nature works - It sucks, yes, but blaming oneself is not an answer in the cases like this.
Obviously I hope for the best for you and the little fella, but whatever happens don't let it to discourage you.

I lost my Cyriocosmus elegans (DLS <1cm) after owning it only for 3 weeks or so. Everything seemed perfect until I just found it curled.

very true. I have a spreadsheet for all the hundreds of spiders I have ever owned (about 900) and death rate is a steady 10% and this is for the spiders that have generally reached a decent size. Obviously that also includes Mature Males and old age, but the point is, yes it happens and a lot of the time, there seems to be no apparent reason.

 

[spodermin]

This is super sad news man. Terrible to see, sending best wishes

 

[jrh3]

very true. I have a spreadsheet for all the hundreds of spiders I have ever owned (about 900) and death rate is a steady 10% and this is for the spiders that have generally reached a decent size. Obviously that also includes Mature Males and old age, but the point is, yes it happens and a lot of the time, there seems to be no apparent reason.

I have had one do this too, but it was during shipping, all the others were fine in the same box. This is why they have so many offspring. To ensure they will carry on their species.

 

[ilovebrachys]

I hope for the best for you good luck....hope he makes it

 

[Rahhh1983]

Please keep us posted. Fingers crossed! My niece is going through this with her P. Irminia. Wishing you the best.

 

[Tnoob]

Yeah it's dead.

 

[Enn49]

Yeah it's dead.

I'm so sorry . Nature can be cruel at times and you've had it such a short time you can be certain it was nothing you did wrong.

 

[ilovebrachys]

Yeah it's dead.

sorry buddy-its a real shame we have all been there and its tough-don't let it stop you getting more and continuing to enjoy the hobby...

 

[Phil]

so sorry

 

[Tgotty90]

@Tnoob I'm sorry man, don't hold yourself accountable or let it discourage you. Sometimes there's just nothing we can do. I just found my c.versicolor sling dead this morning and im kinda left scratching my head. I did everything i could to keep it right and something still went wrong.

 

[Arachnoclown]

All I'd like to remind is, that even if it ends up being gone doesn't strictly mean that you have ****ed up or failed.
Several individuals are not meant to survive and that's just how the nature works - It sucks, yes, but blaming oneself is not an answer in the cases like this.
Obviously I hope for the best for you and the little fella, but whatever happens don't let it to discourage you.

I lost my Cyriocosmus elegans (DLS <1cm) after owning it only for 3 weeks or so. Everything seemed perfect until I just found it curled.

This is true...when I purchase or trade for slings I get at least 5 -10. Usually I'll lose 1or 2 of them for unknown reasons.