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Old 30-01-2008, 07:09 PM
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My Columbian giant is curled up lookin like its goin into the dying position (legs tucked under body) it just move a leg, but slowly.

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Old 30-01-2008, 07:14 PM
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do you have any pics? it could be going into moult but is kinda unlikely as the legs are tucked under its body.
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:17 PM
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I'll try and get pic......

its not on it's back and it doesn't move at all
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:20 PM
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Megaphobema robustum?

What temperature is it kept at?
Has it got a water bowl?
Do you mist it?
How big is it?
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:20 PM
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cant get a decent pic due to lighting.
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:21 PM
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Megaphobema robustum?

What temperature is it kept at?
Has it got a water bowl?
Do you mist it?
How big is it?
It's a large sling kept at about 75, mist every 3/4 days, yes there is a water bowl
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:23 PM
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Too warm . They need to be kept cool, they're from Columbia! 70F max. keep it lower down and make sure its misted... Is he/she due a moult?
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:25 PM
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I think its due a moult as it hasn't since I had it. I just very lightly misted near it and it never moved. I know they go off food before moult but I'v never seen a T go completly motionless before it goes on its back.
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:28 PM
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Some do curl...

Keep her well misted, or just soak one corner of the container to boost humidity. Put her lower down so she's a bit cooler.. The heat kills any Megaphobema sp. My M. mesomelas is kept at about 65F!
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:32 PM
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Ok I'l do that, thanks for info. I had one before and that was just a sling and died during the night whilst moulting.....

....I don't want to lose this one as well
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