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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SwedishArachnophobe84" data-source="post: 174647" data-attributes="member: 31783">I tried again a moment ago, because I figured I would do as you suggested. My plan was to leave a dubia roach (small male with the head crushed) in with her for 24 hours, hoping she would eat when left alone. I did not have any expectations other than dumping the roach in and then walk away. Imagine my surprise, when she immediately pounced on the roach and started eating. I am so happy My little lady is eating in peace and I have managed to feed a tarantula! So cool! Now I will leave her be for a while!Ok, I thought they might be stressed from being shipped, but I am happy to hear they tend to be ok shortly after being unpacked. Glad to her tarantulas are different, since moving homes can be very stressful for some animals, such as reptiles etc.She has now and will always have, a full water bowl with clean water, in her enclosure./SwedishArachnophobe84</blockquote>