Your spider is not a retard. Check out videos and do some more research on the morph. Check out "spider wobble" on youtube. I have a spider and i love him. I notice he has a slight wobble but truth be told he never miss a mouse yet in 7 feedings. I also notice he will get tangle up some times " cork screw" but he is special to me.

Question where did you buy the spider from? ? If you brought him from a breeder big time or small you need to call him or her up and ask them some questions first one " how did snake eat when he or she was in your care".

Try this..... Get a small box put holes in it of course put the snake and rat hopper inside. Close the box and leave the snake alone. Leave it over night and hopper should be gone.

Good luck!