faiththebyrd
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Hello all, I am new to owning a tarantula. I recently acquired a G. rosea. I have her in a critter keeper at the moment with Repti bark for substrate, half a coconut with an entrance hole for a hide, and a small water dish. When she's in her tank, she's a "pet rock" most of the time. She moves very little while in the tank and hasn't eaten since I got her.
When I handle her, however, she's super inquisitive and seems to enjoy crawling around my desk, my arms, chest, shoulders, etc. She'll stop to rest or groom occasionally, but then continues exploring. Her movements aren't panicked, but more like she's perusing the area. Has anyone encountered this? Should I provide something more entertaining in her tank?
I'd hate to think that she's bored out of her mind in her tank, or that she's freaking out while she's being handled. She really doesn't seem to be panicked while out of the tank, though.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
When I handle her, however, she's super inquisitive and seems to enjoy crawling around my desk, my arms, chest, shoulders, etc. She'll stop to rest or groom occasionally, but then continues exploring. Her movements aren't panicked, but more like she's perusing the area. Has anyone encountered this? Should I provide something more entertaining in her tank?
I'd hate to think that she's bored out of her mind in her tank, or that she's freaking out while she's being handled. She really doesn't seem to be panicked while out of the tank, though.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.