I posted originally a few weeks ago under a subject heading of "rust-colored spots on abdomen". What happened was, my Honduran Curly-haired tarantula who is 15 years old at least suddenly developed reddish/rust colored areas on her abdomen that almost looking "bloody" in nature. Those stayed there about two weeks. Then about 10 days ago, the reddish areas changed to a real dark, navy blue and the abdomen appeared to decrease in size significantly. The abdomen still remains a very dark blueish-black color. I was thinking she might be getting ready to molt at that point. However last Monday I found her sitting directly in her water dish with her abdomen partially submerged and she has not budged since then. I keep the tank misted so I know she can't be dehydrated. I have not given her a cricket in a couple weeks though. In her weakened state, I figured the cricket might start nibbling on her and she wouldn't be able to fend it off. I'm kind of surprised she's still alive at this point but this whole process has been really odd. Never seen anything like this. Any ideas what might be going on with my spider? Thanks in advance for any input or ideas....
Brian
Brian