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Why wont my chillian rose eat


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14 years 10 months ago #34721 by Louis
im getting very nervous he hasnt eaten in a few weeks and she looks healthy but just worried can any1 help me pls.

attached is her pic look how healthy she is, and now u can see the bald spot as well so pls any one got something to help me out
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14 years 10 months ago #34722 by Francois
She looks like she is in premolt, just make sure she has water, if she wants to drink. G.rosea's are known to stop eating for long periods of time, for no reason.

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14 years 10 months ago #34723 by Schalk du Plessis
The darkness of the bald spot indicates impending molt.
Just give her some time.

Grammostola rosea specimens are known for their long fastings. Read of many 2+ years cases of not eating.
They are not the most active spiders, so they don't expend much energy, thus not having to eat much.
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14 years 10 months ago - 14 years 10 months ago #34727 by Buks van Deventer
+1 on Synergy

I have two Rosea's. First off - no 2 Rosea's are alike in behaviour. Secondly, not eating is part of who they are. They will feast and feast and feast, then all of the sudden stop eating. I've endured many a heart attack with my 2 Roseas. Infact, My male rosea is in premolt. He merely kills his food then leaves it. I would suggest chucking a cricket in once a week. If it survives 24hours, take it out and feed it to another T(hoping you have one). And relax. Roseas are known for fasting and unorthodox behaviour!!! :)
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