G. Pulchripes not moving, could she be dying of old age?

[mxxtt]

I did some searches through old threads and couldn't find anything very relevant to this situation, so I'll ask here:

I've had my G. Pulchripes girl for 2 or 3 years now. I got her as a mature female in a trade. I was not told how old she is. She is currently not moving as far as I can tell. I touched her lightly and that usually elicits at least a little step, didn't this time. Her abdomen doesn't look shriveled. She has eaten maybe 2-3 times in the last year (she has never been a very good eater since I've had her). A couple of her legs looks a little curled but she is not in the typical death curl. When I fed today a cricket just walked right over the top of her, that is how I noticed something seems to be wrong.

The only cause I can think of would be old age. Any ideas? Time for an ICU, or too late?

 

[IHeartTs]

When was the last time she molted? They become lethargic and refuse food when they're in premolt, and if she's mature, a T that big will be in premolt for some time. Can you post pics of her? Hope she's ok!

 

[edwardlim]

I hope everything went well with your tarantula, you can check out this tarantula molting section, i hope it helps

 

[fuzzyavics72]

G pulchripes should live approx. 25 years. I know a lot of grammies that are over 25 years old. Sounds like pre-molt to me!

 

[Sana]

She has water available? If she's premolt she definitely needs it.