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tarantula broke both chelicerae. Need help

nrg7373

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Hello! I have a problem - lasiodora prahybana broke both chelicerae. I have read many different opinions on this matter, but I am a beginner myself and can miss a lot. Several weeks have passed, I tried to feed her, but nothing worked (I gave her mealworms in varying degrees of grinding). She behaves as usual and drinks water herself. There has been no molting for a long time, about 4-5 months. Of particular note, I recently discovered that the tarantula has dried liquid on top of the chelicerae and a small shiny spot on the left leg from the abdomen (photo attached). I would be very grateful to you for help :(
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Tarantula Trooper

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When you say she has broke chelicerae are you talking about the fangs themselves or what is holding the fangs? I see the shiny wet spot on the left but this is all that can be told. If she has no fangs I have heard tell of people grinding down mealworms to mush to get there spood back eating but if it's the actual chelicerae are damaged could be a matter of waiting and see if any healing goes on.
 

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