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N.chromatus food

Grahamolad

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Hi guys. Any advice on when to feed juvenile after delivery ? . She was shipped Monday and got her today. How long before I should offer food ? 3/4 days ? .
Also what size crickets should I offer . She's 5.8 cms.
Thanks
 

Tnoob

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I can't effing stand crickets, they stink, they are loud, and they like to bite things. Feed whatever you want. I think I'll stick to Dubia or super/meal worms.
 

Grahamolad

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I've tried meal worms , morio worms, small and medium crickets but he runs away from everything. Abdomen hairs are still fairly red and bald spots abdomen are still white. Is there anything I can do ? I've had him 2 weeks
Cheers
 

Tnoob

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I've tried meal worms , morio worms, small and medium crickets but he runs away from everything. Abdomen hairs are still fairly red and bald spots abdomen are still white. Is there anything I can do ? I've had him 2 weeks
Cheers
I could be totally wrong, but I have seen a lot of people complain that the N. Chromatus aren't great eaters. Maybe your T just isn't hungry. I have heard of various species that may not eat for a year or more. I would be pretty nervous.
 

Arachnoclown

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N. Chromatus slings are premodonnas....they are scared of everything. You have to use prey items at least half the size they are. They are the most difficult sling I have to feed until they get some size to them.
 

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