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I am having a nightmare with my T. puriens slings. I bought 5 but I have only 2 left, They all became 3 instar, apart from one. Which got stuck in the moult. But my others are just not eating or doing anything. and I lost another 2.....
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Some losses are often expected but that seems rather high.
Can you post pix of the set-up, perhaps there's something obviously wrong, and perhaps explain how you are keeping them, temps etc.My Collection - Summer 2011
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Thrixopelma are usually quite hardy even as slings.
Thay do need a little more humidity as slings (not too damp though), temp doesn't seem too important as i've had them at 80+ and down to the high 60's for lengthy periods without any problems.
They are normally ferocious little eaters and will readily take prey items in excess of their own body mass if offered.
They seem to do better (as slings) in cricket tubs (one third filled with substrate) as they will actively hunt their food, the minimum ventilation in a cricket tub seems to aid in keeping the humidity constant.Don't forget to learn what you can, when you can, where you can.
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Yeah, I have been doing everything you guys have said. The others did not seem to eat properly, as I have heard off a few people that they are ferocious eaters, but mine some times refuse food for upto a month, which is frustrating as they are only quarter of an inch. I will try rehousing them into something with a little more ventalation and room to chase the fruit flies. Will let you know how I get on.... Thanks for the advice.
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