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Old 15-07-2008, 06:33 PM
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does anybody have any idea how long G. Rosea can go without eating i got another one last month and it hasnt eaten at all yet, iv never had this problem before so anyhelp you can offer will be gratefully accepted
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Old 15-07-2008, 06:51 PM
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Don't worry. My Chile's go off their food ALL the time! Chile's are known for it! My NCF Chile has only eaten 1 cricket, if she did it eat, since we got her at the beginning of Feb.

They can go a couple of years without eating, so don't worry. Just offer food once and week and take it out after 24 hours if it isn't bothered!

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Old 15-07-2008, 07:05 PM
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MY rosea is the same, eats when she feels like it. As already said, they are known for going off their food for no particular reason.
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Old 15-07-2008, 07:20 PM
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They can go for up to 10 months without showing any signs of weight loss due to fasting. Grammostola Rosea are renowned for not eating for no apparent reason. It could also mean an impending moult. If she doesn't eat the food within 24 hours, make sure you remove it and try again in 5-7 days. Make sure she has plenty of water at all times; as she will not be getting water from her food.

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Old 15-07-2008, 07:49 PM
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i new they could go off food for no reason i just wasnt sure how long they could last lol, good to know she will be fine for a while yet haha
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