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I just got a 1.5" B Smithi sling. The guy I got him from told me to feed him a couple of small crickets every few days. I got him yesterday, and he ate a small cricket.
Today he ate another one. A few hours after that, I remembered I had one small super meal worm left over, and threw it in with the little T....It was awesome! The worm was as long as the T's legspan, but on the thin side. The spider saw it and pounced, then I got to see the coolest natural wrestling match ever. The spider took a wide stance, and when the worm's thrashing spun it around a few times he just braced himself and held it down. The venom took effect in seconds. I'm so impressed, and ashamed of myself for not getting the battle on camera.
My question is...Can you overfeed a small T? How much should I feed him, and what are the signs of an overfed T?
Here's a pic of him eating the subdued worm:
Today he ate another one. A few hours after that, I remembered I had one small super meal worm left over, and threw it in with the little T....It was awesome! The worm was as long as the T's legspan, but on the thin side. The spider saw it and pounced, then I got to see the coolest natural wrestling match ever. The spider took a wide stance, and when the worm's thrashing spun it around a few times he just braced himself and held it down. The venom took effect in seconds. I'm so impressed, and ashamed of myself for not getting the battle on camera.
My question is...Can you overfeed a small T? How much should I feed him, and what are the signs of an overfed T?
Here's a pic of him eating the subdued worm: