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Recent content by x_raphael_xx

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    Lost tarantula :( any advice?

    I haven't lost a MM, but I've had two that have gotten out (one the dog let out, the other I left the lid unlocked) Both were found in the same place, behind a cupboard. He will probably look for somewhere dark and snug to hide in. I'm on the fence about informing the neighbours. I'd tell mine...
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    Any xbox experts here?

    The sad truth of gaming as an adult. Spend so long with adulting that game time is rare and filled with updating
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    C.versicolor had a bad molt. Advice please.

    Just an update. I tried to feed him, but his fangs seemed to also be in the wrong position, like buck-toothed rather than back against his mouth. I don't know if it effect his eating but he didn't want to know. He passed away a couple of days later.
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    Mushrooms growing in my enclosures...

    They are ugly but no danger to the Ts. The potting soil probably had some tiny spoors. I get a few now and then & just let them die off.
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    Going out of town for a week/ molting concerns

    I wouldn't worry, the molt will dry out. I wouldn't dig out the molt if he molts underground, you'll just stress him out. I usually like to grab them if they are accessable, to add to my skin bin, but sometimes they are too awkward to read or buried in webbing. They will eventually drag it out...
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    Preserving Dead Ts?

    Here you go!!
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    Preserving Dead Ts?

    It goes live tonight at 6pm my time. I'll post a link when I get back from my boxing class :D
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    Preserving Dead Ts?

    I actually have a video due to go live on wednesday showing how I did one of mine :D My youtube is @thezooroom. Basically, you need to clean out the abodomen, turn him onto his back, make as small a slit as possible & use q-tips to clean out the gunk. Then roll up tiny balls of tissue paper...
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    U.K. Free sub adult curly hair

    I'm in the UK, and if you decide you do want to rehome & are happy to post, let me know.
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    Partial, week-long "death curl"

    Excellent news! I almost posted yesterday asking if there was an update :)
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    Thoughts on Exotics Lair's enclosures?

    Petco at The Dark Den uses something similar, I'm not sure what the brand is, but the one he uses is safe. He always airs out a bit as well before introducing a T
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    Unexplained balding

    Sometimes they just kick hairs off. I had one who kicked all the hair off his abdomen, his butt was like a bald mans head. I wouldn’t worry about it. At least it makes it easier to see when a molt is due, as the skin will darken
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    Thoughts on Exotics Lair's enclosures?

    My big hamorii female has taken great delight in ripping down the polystyrene backing in her enclosure. I will be removing all backings in the future.
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