Spider trouble.

[Jt balls]

Im have some trouble with my new
Spider that i got at a expo in osnebruck, Germany. She has a mild head wobble but nothing too serious (iv seen much worse). But when it come too feeding i have some
Some issues. She will wobble like
Most spiders do when its time to feed but when
She strike she will miss and hit the side of the tub or the base, water bowl even on two occasions my hands. After a few failed attempts she will then refuse to eat
And go without. I have no problems with my snakes fasting but this girl wants to eat but she
Can't ( this can b quite heartbreaking at times) have real trouble getting food down her but on the odd occasion we r successful. Any hints or tips on how i can help this girl.


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[Bo.]

I've had this issue in the past with a spider I owned that suffered from the wobble as well.

I was able to solve the issue simple enough by purchasing a set of feeding tongs ($10) so that I was able to offer an appropriately sized prey item and actually position the mouse in an area where the spider ball was able to see it/strike more efficiently...without risking hurting itself by making contact with the tub/ornaments OR my hand.

The tongs provide you with the ability to offer the prey more conveniently without disturbing the critter or risking any unwanted contact.

Good luck to you either way!

[AlexisFitzy]

Before you offer food I'd take all the items out of her tub (water bowl or whatever else she can bump into while she's trying to strike to give her more room to be able to aim. Also the above comment will help a lot. If you use tongs you can place the rodent nose to nose with the snake so it will be harder for her to miss. Also if your feeding f/t use a hair dryer to warm up the head more than the rest of the body. With my bumblebee who wobbles it seems to help him lock on and aim better. Hope this helps keep us updated


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[Jt balls]

Okay thanks. I always use tongs anyway but the advice is appreciated!


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[John1982]

You'll both get better with practice. I had a spider that had no wobble except for during feeding. After having the snake a while I learned that nearly every feeding strike looped up, backwards and to the right(his right, my left). Learning this, I would merely hold the rodent above, behind and to the left of the snake's head for a perfect(spider terms) hit most attempts.