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Old 29-04-2009, 02:07 AM
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My little b.smithi didnt eat for about a month so i assumed it was about to molt but today it just started eating. i was just curious about this.
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Old 29-04-2009, 02:28 AM
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They do that sometimes, its nothing to worry about
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Old 29-04-2009, 06:36 AM
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Thats T's for ya lol.Don't worry just kep a close eye to make sure it has eaten each thing you put in if you think it is due a moult
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as teeny said make sure they eat whats in with them as i found 2 of my curly hair T's with their legs chewed off when they moulted

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as teeny said make sure they eat whats in with them as i found 2 of my curly hair T's with their legs chewed off when they moulted

That could be anything including lack of humidity or a troublesome moult. But yeh make sure tank is clear, hasnt been a problem with roachs i have found though.
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