Not Eating

[friej]

I have a rosie who's about 5 years old. It's not eaten for long periods of time in the past but normally that's a sign of an approaching shed after which in about 2 weeks it is very hungry again. However, this time is a bit different. It shed about 6 months ago and never regained an appetite. Seems to be healthy but runs from the cricket.

Any ideas as to why this might be happening?

 

[Tomoran]

Unfortunately, "rosies" are known for frequently and inexplicably fasting for long periods of time (something that frustrates many). In a post on another forum, some keepers were sharing how long their rosies had fasted for, and one guy had a female that didn't eat for well over a year. What you are seeing is fairly typical behavior for this species. Keep fresh water available and try her every week or two to see if she's ready. She'll eat eventually.

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Hello
To add to the above,what's stated is true even with other specimens from Grammostola not only limited to Rosea.

 

[friej]

Good info. Thank you for your responses.

 

[Tgirl1010]

I agree with everyone else. G rosea can be quirky about eating. Can you post a picture of her?