What happened?

[Aniko]

Hi everyone.
This is the first time I post here.
End of July I've got GBB. She was a rescue Tarantula, she was around 2 years old. She was active,webbing a lot, but she was a bit fussy with her food. The last few weeks she stopped eating and she was in funny positions, like 1 leg in the air.
I thought she's probably in premolt. On Monday a l found her on her side, I thought the molting process begin. But she's was still in this position today. I know sometimes they need more time. But she's not moving and she smells funky, so I know she died I just don't know why. I know it could happen anytime. This is my first Tarantula death and I'm really sad. I loved her. Please see the pictures maybe you see something I don't.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Sometimes random deaths just happen and they really suck. From what I could see in the pictures, nothing stands out in regards to why she passed.

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

[Aniko]

Thank you for your comment.
I know it could happen, it's really upsetting. This was my first tarantula death, I just hoped she will have a long life with me. I quite new to the hobby although I do a lot of research even to this day, there's always something new you can learn. I just wanted to have other people's opinion on it, because maybe I'm missing something. Thank you again.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Losses really do hurt, especially our first. From what you posted, you seem to have provided proper husbandry! So don't blame yourself.

 

[m0lsx]

Sometimes random deaths just happen and they really suck.

Absolutely. We lost a male Nhandu carapoensis during a molt earlier this week. We have around 100 T's & it still hurts loosing a T. Especially when you don't know if it was something you could have done better.

 

[Ratmosphere]

I'm sorry for your loss @m0lsx !

I had a Homoeomma chilense female that passed away after having her for YEARS. It felt like I lost a family member. I am still not over that one.