a little help please

[Drew Acton]

im had my obt for around 2 months he was my first spider. he has not eaten for about a month. he has his tibial hooks should i be worried?

[Matthew Bagley]

Any idea how long since it last shed ? I don't know the specifics of that species but if it's got tibial hooks it's a mature male and may not have much time left .

[Drew Acton]

i the shop owner said that it had shed about 2 months before i got him but i was also told it was female.

[Mrs Linda Street]

Hi Drew, if he's got his spurs, then he's a mature male, it's not unusual for them to be picky eaters once they've matured, he'll be more interested in breeding, perhaps you can find him a mate

Three things you usaually find with pet shops is 1. they overcharge, 2. they're often wrongly named and 3. they'll sell you male as a female!! Try and buy your next T's from a reliable forum member or a recognized breeder.

[Drew Acton]

i tryed him on 2 different size locus. i took him back to the shop i got him from for a bit more advice and they where shocked at how skinny he looked. the shop owner gave me a refund due to how poor the spider looked.

i now have a pink toe who looks happy and quite content in her new terrarium.

[Mrs Linda Street]

That's good news Drew, you don't often get that with pet shop owners. At least you'll be better off with the pink toe, they're a good starter T, usually very docile.

[Drew Acton]

thanks iv got a chilli and the pinktoe. the pinktoe went for a run when taking her from the box in to the terrarium.