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<blockquote data-quote="Nunua" data-source="post: 152060" data-attributes="member: 4947"><p>No need to worry. Tarantulas don't need food regularly like dogs, cats, bunnies, etc. and they can have long fasting periods.</p><p>What I guess from the one photo you posted, your T seems fine size wise so feeding it twice a week is unnecessary anyway - That's a feeding rhythm often used with small slings. I'd suggest you trying to feed it once a week, but even once in 1.5 - 2 weeks is perfectly fine <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> You can also leave a pre-killed prey next to your tarantula's hide for 24 hours and just remove it if uneaten. Not eating means it doesn't need food at the moment - Would you eat if you feel full and someone tries to stuff more food into your mouth <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>Though, thanks [USER=28893]@MrKrowe[/USER] for mentioning it which made me to remember, your tarantula looked like a mature male with hooks and boxing glove like pedipalps... If that's the case, then it probably won't eat anymore at all or very rarely and the abdomen starts shrinking. After maturing, the males have only one purpose - To find a female. Unfortunately some species won't live very long after reaching the ultimate molt.</p><p>But to confirm it being a a mature male we'd need more clear photos.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://puu.sh/DzlHZ/7e4e7f2376.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Overall and for the future, it's good to remember that tarantulas take some time to settle in the new environment. During this period they may stay hidden more than usual, seal the entrance of their hide, refuse food, sit still.... This behavior is natural and normal, and it may take from few days to several weeks before getting familiar with new surroundings.</p><p></p><p>Tarantulas teach us patience. <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>Like [USER=28710]@ilovebrachys[/USER] said, all you tarantula needs at the moment is a water dish with fresh water in it, and if it makes you feel any easier, one of my smallest slings, <em>Brachypelma auratum</em> refused from food for 57 days. It's alive and thriving <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://puu.sh/Dzi2L/9952fc2ef1.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nunua, post: 152060, member: 4947"] No need to worry. Tarantulas don't need food regularly like dogs, cats, bunnies, etc. and they can have long fasting periods. What I guess from the one photo you posted, your T seems fine size wise so feeding it twice a week is unnecessary anyway - That's a feeding rhythm often used with small slings. I'd suggest you trying to feed it once a week, but even once in 1.5 - 2 weeks is perfectly fine :) You can also leave a pre-killed prey next to your tarantula's hide for 24 hours and just remove it if uneaten. Not eating means it doesn't need food at the moment - Would you eat if you feel full and someone tries to stuff more food into your mouth ;) Though, thanks [USER=28893]@MrKrowe[/USER] for mentioning it which made me to remember, your tarantula looked like a mature male with hooks and boxing glove like pedipalps... If that's the case, then it probably won't eat anymore at all or very rarely and the abdomen starts shrinking. After maturing, the males have only one purpose - To find a female. Unfortunately some species won't live very long after reaching the ultimate molt. But to confirm it being a a mature male we'd need more clear photos. [IMG]https://puu.sh/DzlHZ/7e4e7f2376.png[/IMG] Overall and for the future, it's good to remember that tarantulas take some time to settle in the new environment. During this period they may stay hidden more than usual, seal the entrance of their hide, refuse food, sit still.... This behavior is natural and normal, and it may take from few days to several weeks before getting familiar with new surroundings. Tarantulas teach us patience. ;) Like [USER=28710]@ilovebrachys[/USER] said, all you tarantula needs at the moment is a water dish with fresh water in it, and if it makes you feel any easier, one of my smallest slings, [I]Brachypelma auratum[/I] refused from food for 57 days. It's alive and thriving :D [IMG]https://puu.sh/Dzi2L/9952fc2ef1.png[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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