Bought a Pinktoe a few weeks ago from Pet Supermarket, she melted a couple of days later and also spun a web in upper corner of enclosure. Two days ago she was on her back but still alive, I have a small water cup also in enclosure. Last night I checked on her and did not see her anywhere. Don't think she escaped as there are two enclosures on top of hers. Where could she be?
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Pink toe missing
- Thread starter 8legsup
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Double check your enclosure to make sure she did not escape. Not sure what your enclosure looks like, but check any hides, burrows, or behind any curtains or plants. Drop a feeder in and see what happens. If it escaped, it could be anywhere, but I would look in warm, dark places nearby the enclosure, and anywhere there might be a little moisture. Best of luck to you. Let us know when you find her.
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What size is the tarantula? If it recently molted, then it could be in hiding while the exoskeleton hardens. Depending on the T’s size, the fangs may not harden for a week or more, so likely hold off with food.
Leg span is about 2” and critter keeper is around 10”W x 8”H x 8” D with about 2” of substrate and 1” water cup. When I looked at the bottom of enclosure I saw two uneaten mealworms and something white in the other corner. Petsmart person told me she could have burrowed to molt. Told me to mist and wait a week.
