2007-02-01 20:41:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Your tarantula may be preparing for a molt. Spiders will quit eating as much as a month before molting (shedding its skin). Further signs of a molt include an enlarged abdomin. Spiders will stop eating because they are very sensitive during this time. It's nothing to worry about, just be sure to remove the crickets from the cage. Mine stopped eating a month before and then went an additional 2 weeks, which is recommended. If this is the case, also be sure to mist the cage more frequently.
Also, don't worry! They have slow metabolisms and can go more than 2 months without food. If it is not molting, perhaps try a smaller sized cricket.
2007-02-04 07:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by beagles_rock101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiders can go a long time without eating. And I don't believe two weeks is that long for a spider.
2007-02-02 03:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a red-leg tarantula and feed her once a month. Tarantulas once full grown shouldn't be fed very often, and if it's cold or cool they won't eat as often either.
2007-02-02 08:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jon A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiders can go a long time without eating
2007-02-03 09:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋