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Any Instances of DKS? Dyskinetic Syndrome in Tarantulas.
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<blockquote data-quote="Tomoran" data-source="post: 60473" data-attributes="member: 1152"><p>Yup, a couple years ago, I had an A. insubtilis juvenile show these symptoms after a recent molt. Unfortunately, I was never able to pinpoint a possible cause.</p><p></p><p>"DKS" is a not a disease, but symptoms that include the jerky movements, loss of motor control, and eventually death (usually in less than a week). It's thought to have many possible causes including pesticide exposure, extreme temps (either hot or cold), or some other type of poisoning. I've heard of tarantulas exhibiting these symptoms after enduring high temps while being shipped, after a bad molt, after being exposed to chemical fumes from household cleaners, and after possibly being exposed to dog/cat flea and tick treatment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tomoran, post: 60473, member: 1152"] Yup, a couple years ago, I had an A. insubtilis juvenile show these symptoms after a recent molt. Unfortunately, I was never able to pinpoint a possible cause. "DKS" is a not a disease, but symptoms that include the jerky movements, loss of motor control, and eventually death (usually in less than a week). It's thought to have many possible causes including pesticide exposure, extreme temps (either hot or cold), or some other type of poisoning. I've heard of tarantulas exhibiting these symptoms after enduring high temps while being shipped, after a bad molt, after being exposed to chemical fumes from household cleaners, and after possibly being exposed to dog/cat flea and tick treatment. [/QUOTE]
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