Tarantula slipping on glass/enclosure.

[CaptainWesker1990]

I am hoping someone can help please.

I picked up this Brachypelma boehmei (Mexican Fireleg) a few days ago from Petsmart and put her into a 5 gallon tank with about 5 inches of substrate so that she can burrow anywhere she wanted & wouldn't fall far while exploring.

She had been acting completely normal and has eaten 3 crickets since I got her.

Yesterday I noticed that she was having trouble sticking to the glass and was kinda sliding down it a little bit which wasn't an issue before. I read that she could possibly be premolt but with her appetite it kinda contradicts that.

I have temporarily moved her back into the smaller critter keeper I purchased her in just to hopefully make her feel more secure if she is going to molt soon.

Hoping that someone who's more experienced than me can help me figure out the best steps to take to ensure her happiness.

 

[Arachnoclown]

They aren't the best climbers to begin with. They're a terrestrial spider that dwells on the ground. True premolt makes climbing worse. However the can still feed at the beginning of development of their new exoskeleton. Just make sure you don't have anything dangerous or hard to fall on. Also make sure they can't fall more then 6".

 

[Reptisect]

Most terrestrial T aren't very good at climbing glass. But my P.irminia has the same problem. She isn't in premolt nor is she fat.