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Old Mature Male Concern

Hagraven

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I have an old mature male C. Huahini- have had him in my care since around last October. Not sure just how old he is, but I know he is VERY old (sorry for lack of details).

My ask to those who have kept old males before, and seen them through their final days:

Is it common for such a specimen to express themselves as uncomfortable- even if husbandry is good, and there exists little to no change in their environment?

My sweet thing alternates from holding himself this way:
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To confidently walking around, as if nothing is the matter. As always, I just want to make certain I'm not neglecting his needs and that I'm practicing good husbandry. I know it's a matter of time for these old guys, but simply don't know if this is normal for a very old male (this is the first very old male I've cared for).
I am wondering if reaching great old age is itself an uncomfortable thing for such a spider? Thanks for reading and for your experience
 

Enn49

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Sadly there isn't much you can do for them at that stage apart from making sure he has water available. In my experience the become less active, stop eating and gradually fade away.
I don't know if they feel uncomfortable or are even aware of their end approaching. All we can do is to let them slip away peacefully in the surroundings they know well.
 

Hagraven

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Thank you so much for your help. I cared for him for only a few months but wow he has been a great joy to observe and work with.
Sadly there isn't much you can do for them at that stage apart from making sure he has water available. In my experience the become less active, stop eating and gradually fade away.
I don't know if they feel uncomfortable or are even aware of their end approaching. All we can do is to let them slip away peacefully in the surroundings they know well.
 

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