GBB Fasting???

King Sparta

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Hi guys,
My gbb hasn't even eaten in two weeks. I put in pinhead crikcets.
Problems?
Thanks
(p.s. my avic metallica is doing fantastic!)
 

cold blood

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Hi guys,
My gbb hasn't even eaten in two weeks. I put in pinhead crikcets.
Problems?
Thanks
(p.s. my avic metallica is doing fantastic!)
With that minimalist bit on info, we can only venture guess....I'd assume its pre-molt. 2 weeks is nothing to worry about, its like you missing breakfast for a t.

How big is it...when was its last molt....what's the enclosure like...what are the temps its kept at...got any pics?
 

IHeartTs

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Size? Last molt? Premolt times can vary for different species at different sizes.
 

King Sparta

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size is about 3/4-1 inch. Last molt was january 20th. A pill jar is its habitat.
Will post pics tonight

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temp is 70 degrees farenhuit

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Size is 3/4-1 inch. A small pill jar is its home. Molted on january 20th. Temp is 70 degrees farenhuit.
Thanks
 

cold blood

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He's getting ready to change his suit..no worry's!
For sure...


at that size it should be moved to a deli cup...vials are for slings under 1/2" IMO. Give it some room, now's a great time to make the move while its a bit lethargic...let it molt in an area with more room and better ventilation.
 

IHeartTs

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Oh yeah. Def premolt. I had a p irminia sling fast for 4 days and molt and its sacmate took 2 weeks. Nothing to worry about.
 

King Sparta

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Really? slings molt every two months? I thought it was 4-6 months?
Thanks

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Honestly, it isn't even that lethargic. pretty active and no dark spots. Just not eating
 

IHeartTs

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Really? slings molt every two months? I thought it was 4-6 months?
Thanks

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Honestly, it isn't even that lethargic. pretty active and no dark spots. Just not eating
Oh god no. It's about every month or two. Juvies are around 4-6 sometimes less.

I had a 2 inch c fimbriatus molt a month ago and it just molted again 3 days ago.
 
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King Sparta

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But he has no dark spots on his abdomen. Fairly active. So should I take out the cricket and change the enclosure?
Thanks
 

cold blood

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Really? slings molt every two months? I thought it was 4-6 months?
Thanks

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Honestly, it isn't even that lethargic. pretty active and no dark spots. Just not eating
I have C. marshalli and N. chromatus slings that have all been molting every 26-31 days....slings grow quickly, especially if you keep them warm and feed them well.

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So should I take out the cricket and change the enclosure?
Thanks
yes, I would.;)
 

IHeartTs

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But he has no dark spots on his abdomen. Fairly active. So should I take out the cricket and change the enclosure?
Thanks
The dark spot will show up within a few days of the molt. It's always been about 2-3 for me. Some Ts won't grt very lethargic. The first time my c fim molted, it didn't fast. It just went for it. They all have different signs of premolt that show up at different times. Nothing to worry about :).
 

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I never noticed a darkened rump on mine, but definitely a plump rump in pre-molt.
I agree with all others -- sounds like pre-molt.
Def remove the cricket.
 

King Sparta

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Thanks guys

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Oh ya, pls check out my youtube channel. Going to post feeding video and handling plus rehousing.
Thanks
link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPHToHGfqIg

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u can see the GBB in the video.
 
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