Hi,
I have a 5" Chilean Rose who up until 6 weeks ago was eating well. Since then only 1 cricket (small) has been consumed. The spider looks well and is active, but is laying down massive quantities of silk on the vermiculite flooring (and the glass, the ornaments etc). The spider is very docile and does not flick hairs at all, but the abdomen is becoming shiny under the hairs.
Any ideas? I am aware that this species can go off food for long periods, but it seems out of character. Why all of the silk suddenly? I was told the spider is female, but cannot confirm this. There is no sign of an impending moult, but the spider has not moulted since I purchased it last July.
Any ideas most welcome.
Thanks,
Mark
I have a 5" Chilean Rose who up until 6 weeks ago was eating well. Since then only 1 cricket (small) has been consumed. The spider looks well and is active, but is laying down massive quantities of silk on the vermiculite flooring (and the glass, the ornaments etc). The spider is very docile and does not flick hairs at all, but the abdomen is becoming shiny under the hairs.
Any ideas? I am aware that this species can go off food for long periods, but it seems out of character. Why all of the silk suddenly? I was told the spider is female, but cannot confirm this. There is no sign of an impending moult, but the spider has not moulted since I purchased it last July.
Any ideas most welcome.
Thanks,
Mark
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