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Recent content by torstrum

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    are eye problems possible?

    hey guys, I was just looking at my B emilia and I was wondering if there are any known eye problems with Ts, it almost looks like ruffled hairs are in front of/above/around(all of the above are slightly accurate) the eye or something. Im thinking maybe his dry coco peat(ecoearth) bedding is...
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    Please help tarantula not responsive curling legs under body

    Thank you, she had recently eaten, BUT I notice her grooming from time to time, she TYPICALLY stands up tall to do it, and I couldn't see much movement of the legs indicating grooming from that position. she was also lying completely on the paper. she's yet to ever curl all legs under and hasnt...
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    Please help tarantula not responsive curling legs under body

    Hey guys, I'm scared like never before for gerry, my B Emilia. Back in september she got lazy and started refusing food for the most part, only having the odd cricket. she molted about 2 weeks ago. Went back to going all around and climbing her tank. I took her out and put her in a tupperware...
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    Extremely Unhappy Spider, Don't Know Why

    I second this. They recommend against heaters because they tend to do more harm(namely drying the T) than good. If she has water she'll be fine as far as I know Brachypelma don't really like wet sub, my B Emilia actively avoids it.
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    Tarantula Refusing Food AFTER a Molt

    Hey guys, my B. Emilia's been largely refusing food since september. she just molted about 2 days ago, I figured within a couple of days she'd have a ravenous appetite. she still backs away from the crickets defensively when it get's close. Never actually attacking it. What's up? also she's on...
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    Anybody any help for lizard woes?

    It's advised against bathing uromastyx though, that's what typically leads to tail rot and that's actually what I'm worried about
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    Anybody any help for lizard woes?

    I CANNOT BELIEVE I didn't mention it's a uromastyx. Pics are linked in the OP
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    Anybody any help for lizard woes?

    Hey guys, I posted this on a lizard forum but i decided since it's not a pain in the butt to use this site I might as well post it here too. my lizard seemed to have some trouble with his tail. I was just checking and it was looking a little worse so I was wondering if you have any input. One...
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    I TRY NOT TO SAY THISBUT MY SPIDER FELL IS SHE DYING

    is spider blood mostly clear or decidedly blue?
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    I TRY NOT TO SAY THISBUT MY SPIDER FELL IS SHE DYING

    she was only almost all legs off the ground. her butt was at the bottom maybe a centimeter from the dish. she sort of fell back, she caught herself and recovered(It's seemed like since she stopped eateing or a little before she hasn't had the grip to get more than her body length off the...
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    I TRY NOT TO SAY THISBUT MY SPIDER FELL IS SHE DYING

    also now that I've said all I could say the light was on(tank covered) it's off now. and merry christmas and happy holidays everyone
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    I TRY NOT TO SAY THISBUT MY SPIDER FELL IS SHE DYING

    my spider was just in her water dish trying to climb up the glass, she slipped back a bit and seemed to recover but now I'm terrified. She went to climb again and now I can see clear liquid coming out of her fangs and it seems to be coming out of her abdomen by the legs. is she dyin plz hlep...
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    Need help with the first T!

    I have a Brachypelma, they're great. B Emilia is beautiful :D
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    Goliath bird eater tarantula

    B Emilia, bout 3 inches long
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