I have an adult G. Rosae RCF. Have had her for about 4 years. In that time she's never been a brilliant eater, going maybe 5-6 months without accepting food.
The last time she ate must have been 4 or so months ago.
Her viv is kept mostly dry, but has regular water bowl 'overflows'.
It has been a long while since she moulted.
5 days ago I noticed she was walking strangely, a little wobbly, and obviously kept a closer eye on her. A few hours later I found her on her back and initially was quite pleased, but something just didn't feel right, especially with how she looked earlier. She hadn't popped her carapace, or other signs of moulting, so I opened the latch on her viv and, being quite a highly strung girl she immediately turned straight over, but was very 'jelly-legged'. I soaked her substrate with water, wondering if it was dehydration,and again just kept a close eye.
The next morning she was worse, very unco-ordinated, tumbling and rolling everywhere. I decided to move her to an intensive care box, with damp kitchen roll and popped her in a warm place.
For two days she seemed to improve, was stronger on her legs, and while not 100% was more co-ordinated and kept her babalnce better. I wasn't keen to move her back until she'd reached a complete recovery. I did not offer her food as live food freaked her out when she was well so didn't want to risk stessing her further.
Today I have checked on her, found her on her back again, she's passed the most awful grey diarrhoea and looks an absolute state.
Is there anything else I can do, or is it time to do the brave thing and call it a day? I would say that she is suffering.
Appreciate anyone's help or advice, Anita.
The last time she ate must have been 4 or so months ago.
Her viv is kept mostly dry, but has regular water bowl 'overflows'.
It has been a long while since she moulted.
5 days ago I noticed she was walking strangely, a little wobbly, and obviously kept a closer eye on her. A few hours later I found her on her back and initially was quite pleased, but something just didn't feel right, especially with how she looked earlier. She hadn't popped her carapace, or other signs of moulting, so I opened the latch on her viv and, being quite a highly strung girl she immediately turned straight over, but was very 'jelly-legged'. I soaked her substrate with water, wondering if it was dehydration,and again just kept a close eye.
The next morning she was worse, very unco-ordinated, tumbling and rolling everywhere. I decided to move her to an intensive care box, with damp kitchen roll and popped her in a warm place.
For two days she seemed to improve, was stronger on her legs, and while not 100% was more co-ordinated and kept her babalnce better. I wasn't keen to move her back until she'd reached a complete recovery. I did not offer her food as live food freaked her out when she was well so didn't want to risk stessing her further.
Today I have checked on her, found her on her back again, she's passed the most awful grey diarrhoea and looks an absolute state.
Is there anything else I can do, or is it time to do the brave thing and call it a day? I would say that she is suffering.
Appreciate anyone's help or advice, Anita.
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