molting, or dead

[Alexandra V]

poor little thing.
heres the ICU, and a pic of the spider.. if this IS just a molt, will it be OK if its on its belly?


thanks
spooky

If that really is just a very sudden and early molt, then being on it's belly vs. it's back is not really an issue. But if it is indeed a molt it doesn't look too promising, to be brutally honest. I'm sorry

[mr.spooky]

i guess these things happen... how long should i wait before i call it quits?
thanks
spooky

[Skittles1101]

i guess these things happen... how long should i wait before i call it quits?
thanks
spooky

IMO if you see absolutely no improvement after 2 days I'd assume it's dead

[mr.spooky]

so what might have i been doing wrong?
- my substrate was about 50/50 vermiculite- petemoss
- there was a bottle cap full of water
-offered food (mealworms) twice a week. i tried dubias, but was refused every time.
-temp is around 78-80*f
-* i only misted substrate once in the begining, and squirted a dropper full of water every once in a while..
- the substrate stayed moist to the touch but never was dry.
- i dident have cross ventilation, but ventilation in the top of the enclosure.
- they are kept in a dark area all the time except when i check on them ance a day.
thanks
spooky

[Skittles1101]

Especially at that age, it could have been nothing. Slings are very fragile and can die for apparently no reason sometimes, they just fail to thrive Don't blame yourself, I know you take good care of ALL your pets, I can't imagine you did anything to kill this one.

[heathers*bps]

I am sorry things aren't looking very good. I will keep my fingers crossed that things turn out ok, though. Please keep us posted!

[babyknees]

I'm really sorry for you. I went through something similar with the 2nd versi sling. He didn't pull through and I felt really guilty like I had done something wrong and it was my fault. The people on here assured me that sometimes these things just happen, especially with slings. I hope he pulls through for you. It always hurts to lose a pet.

[mr.spooky]

well, i went home at lunch today and checked him,, and there was no improvement. ill give him until monday, and then ill just have to dig a small hole in the yard....
thanks for all the help.
spooky

[mr.spooky]

DEAD... i took my soft bristle brush and tried to touch the spider, and its abdomen seperated from the body. i know that i dident do anything wrong, and it seemed to be the one that was thriving, but stuff happens... after the "seperation", i went ahead and smushed it to make sure that it was final... after i re evaluate everything iv done, ill eventualy get another OBT and try to do better.
thanks for yalls help
spooky

[cmack91]

man that blows, sorry spooky