Dragging body and throwing hairs. Acting very strange, Help.

[l.poehling]

Her molt went fine, she was doing great. now she is dragging instead of walking. She throws hairs wildly
when you get around her. Please help I am very worried about her.
She is a Rose Hair T.

 

[Logan D]

could you post pictures please

 

[MatthewM1]

I think a video would help the most if possible. If she's still recovering from her molt give her her space and make sure her water dish is full.

 

[l.poehling]

I think a video would help the most if possible. If she's still recovering from her molt give her her space and make sure her water dish is full.

I will try to get one with out her getting too upset. Her water is changed daily. Thanks MatthewM1

 

[l.poehling]

could you post pictures please

 

[Logan D]

what is the stuff called your using for substrate

 

[2G33K4U]

Get it out of that tank! change the substrate do not use sand/gravel it is or should i say already has cause irritation to the underside of the T. Use echo earth , vermiculite or nothing. put spider in an empty container for now with a small hide (intensive care) while you sort out enclosure issue.

 

[Logan D]

yeah im going to have to agree with 2geek4u that sub could be hurting your t

 

[2G33K4U]

The substrate you have at moment is like Sandpaper. I to would be irritated if i dragged my butt along sand paper all day.

 

[l.poehling]

what is the stuff called your using for substrate

Calcium sand, she is 13 years old and has been in this all her life. This is only recently she is acting this way.
Now I am really lost. I do have Eco Earth I can try. what is the best way to use it, soaking it first, let it dry or just breaking it up?

 

[Logan D]

calcium is bad for ts it can cause problems when molting

 

[Logan D]

Calcium sand, she is 13 years old and has been in this all her life. This is only recently she is acting this way.
Now I am really lost. I do have Eco Earth I can try. what is the best way to use it, soaking it first, let it dry or just breaking it up?

just follow the instructions but try to dry it out by baking it at like 350 for like 20 mins and then let it cool down or wring it out

 

[l.poehling]

Ok, Started the soaking, and will oven dry it. I really am thankful for all the info. I will keep her housing different now.
I hope this will be visible difference and soon. don't want to lose her..

 

[Logan D]

its my pleasure glad to help hope your t will be okay

 

[l.poehling]

its my pleasure glad to help hope your t will be okay

ok, now she is on her side, please tell me she is going in to another molt..

 

[Talmon Glidden]

Is she moving or is she just sitting on her side? I can't help much, but I wish you luck and hope everything goes okay.

 

[l.poehling]

Is she moving or is she just sitting on her side? I can't help much, but I wish you luck and hope everything goes okay.

Thank You Talmon, She is now on her back, and just moving a little. I never thought I would cry over a spider..
some legs are just folding up. I did remember an article stating they do not die on their back, is this true?
Boy I hope so... I am so angry and sad at the same time...

 

[Christell Erasmus]

Hi there
How is your tarantula doing ?

 

[Logan D]

hows you t doing im guessing molt

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Thank You Talmon, She is now on her back, and just moving a little. I never thought I would cry over a spider..
some legs are just folding up. I did remember an article stating they do not die on their back, is this true?
Boy I hope so... I am so angry and sad at the same time...

Hello

Let me start by saying usually death curl is not on their backs,and from what I read its a molt. Some T's can lie on their back motionless for long periods of time in the molt process,slightly moving now and then. So I hope when you update us,it will be with a successful molt.