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When to worry about a sling not eating?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nunua" data-source="post: 157686" data-attributes="member: 4947"><p>Now I'm worried she gonna explode</p><p><strong>>></strong> No need to worry. They don't suddenly explode like that. It'll be absolutely fine. I have had slings that looked like overgrown ticks as well.</p><p></p><p>I didn't actually realize they can get fat.</p><p><strong>>></strong> That comes as a surprise to many <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>I'll stop feeding her for a while. Until her next molt? That would be weeks? Months?</p><p><strong>>></strong> This may take weeks or a month - two. Depending on the individual's molt cycle. No need to worry about that either - It could also be that the sling wouldn't even eat due to its size and just wait for the new exoskeleton develop under the old one.</p><p></p><p>Also I read somewhere if your sling is climbing the walls of the enclosure it can be because the substrate is too moist.</p><p><strong>>></strong> This is one possibility, yes</p><p></p><p>My Pulchripes and my Smithi actually do this sometimes. Something to worry about?</p><p><strong>>></strong> No need to worry. Tarantulas climb every now and then anyway. If they cling on the wall and you can see sub being super damp, then you should let it dry. Substrate in the photos is perfectly fine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nunua, post: 157686, member: 4947"] Now I'm worried she gonna explode [B]>>[/B] No need to worry. They don't suddenly explode like that. It'll be absolutely fine. I have had slings that looked like overgrown ticks as well. I didn't actually realize they can get fat. [B]>>[/B] That comes as a surprise to many ;) I'll stop feeding her for a while. Until her next molt? That would be weeks? Months? [B]>>[/B] This may take weeks or a month - two. Depending on the individual's molt cycle. No need to worry about that either - It could also be that the sling wouldn't even eat due to its size and just wait for the new exoskeleton develop under the old one. Also I read somewhere if your sling is climbing the walls of the enclosure it can be because the substrate is too moist. [B]>>[/B] This is one possibility, yes My Pulchripes and my Smithi actually do this sometimes. Something to worry about? [B]>>[/B] No need to worry. Tarantulas climb every now and then anyway. If they cling on the wall and you can see sub being super damp, then you should let it dry. Substrate in the photos is perfectly fine. [/QUOTE]
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