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Jackie - 2011-01-30
I've had a YF for about 2 years now. She was smaller than the palm of my hand, still very young - I got her from a very reputable pet store though. My concern is that she has not seemed to have grown all that much since I got her. She has probably only grown about an inch. She seems very happy, she has lots of UV as well as dark hiding spots, eats lots of veg & fruits and likes her water to bathe and drink...I don't think I'm doing anything wrong, I've done a lot of reading. But I'm still concerned that she's not growing like she should be. Any suggestions?

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kalyn - 2013-02-21
no, i think you are doing just fine. turtles/tortoise just grow v..e..r..y s..l..o..w..l..y

martin lewis - 2012-11-27
Hi, I've recently purchased my first burgandy goliath spider about 2 weeks ago ....... humiditys kept around 90 - 95 with temp of 26 c. 6 inches potting soil with a burrow which I put in for her also got large water dish in there 2 ! Thing is I haven't seen her at all. I know she's still alive. Just wondering if there's something wrong with her ?? I got her out of her hide yesterday just to check but she hardly moves, shows no aggression at all plus her abdoman is bald which shows shes been stressed !! A lot diffrent to what I've read about them online. Is this normal behaviour or is she just settling in ??? cheers

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Charlie Roche - 2012-11-27
I can't know whether you furry fella is NORMAL or SETTLING IN but I do know it takes them awhile to settle in and they do go through stress when moved. You have differnt scents, sounds, voices and environment than he is used to and takes awhile.
martin lewis - 2012-11-27
Tthing is I'm inpatient and I wanna see her lol. Heard they were a very active species but not seen her out yet and yeah I have read it takes a while to for them to settle in properly .......... I'm propably over reacting ! cheers anyway
emyr thomas - 2013-01-18
Hi, I've been keeping goliaths for over 20years. The goliath is a nocturnal spider, it normally only comes out of its burrow /hole when its dark. The general rule is that if you're spider is happy you will not see it, & if its going bald & lethargic - it might be going into moult! Hope this helps you, if you need more info please contact me, cheers.
Anonymous - 2013-02-06
thanks for the info m8 :)
Clarice Brough - 2013-02-06
Gosh I guess nobody really knows around the internet, or here, about what's going on with her. I'm wondering how she is now, since its been a few weeks. Can you tell us what's been happening.... did she go through a molt, is she still hiding, anything different in her appearance or behavior... yeah I'd love to hear!
Anonymous - 2013-02-20
Yes she was in the molting stage she very close now i would say within next few weeks she will of shed ... I ll keep you all updated :)

Linda M - 2012-10-07
My daughter has a class pet, an ornate box turtle named Hulk. They feed him dog food and he will not eat anything else. Do you have any suggestions?

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-10-07
Western box turtles are omnivores and feed on a huge variety of food in the wild. In captivity, they are especially fond of live food such as earthworms, superworms, redworms, wax worms, crickets, pink mice, and even goldfish.

In addition to this large variety of live foods, you can offer chopped fruits and vegetables. Finely grated dark green veggies such as lettuces and kale, and fruits such as melons, berries, cantaloupe, are also accepted (though not eagerly) once or twice a week.

They will eat MAZURI® Tortoise Diet and high-quality canned cat food (beef, chicken, turkey, etc.), but this should only be a small part of their overall diet. Many keepers choose not to feed cat food as it is high in fat and protein which can lead to obesity and shell deformities.
Priscilla Lane - 2013-02-19
He will eat something else if they try feeding him something palatable. Dog food is very bad for him. Start with red foods like tomato and berry, turtles find red foods attractive. Ornates are very carnivorous, especially when young, so try food that moves, like nightcrawlers and crockets.

Chris - 2012-05-06
Hi just bought a Martinique pink toe and was wondering what is the best way to house it , what plants to put in to help with humidity and what heating and range of lighting to use

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Anonymous - 2013-02-19
Use a heating lamp not heating pad psd will burn his belly

clifford madewell - 2013-02-13
About 1967 I was north of hominy okla. On a plato in my car. I was told about a tarantula run I had know Idea what it was. Well I found out very soon. when the ground of that plato turned brown and was moving toward me. I jumped into my car closed me windows and before I could start my car the ground all around me was covered with tarantula's. needless to say I started my car and got out of there as fast as I could. I didn't open my car door till I got to Cleveland okla. I really would like to remember where it was and more information about it. I haven't found that place again.

tyrone - 2013-01-03
Hello ive had my rose haired tarantula for about 1 month now and ive tried feeding it locust but she dosent seem to be eating shes made a web in her tank but i dont think shes due to shed because when i bought her from the shop they said she hasnt long shed or eaten but that was bout 4-5 weeks ago so cud you tel me if you think anythinks wrong or give me some infomation as its my first time of owning a rose haired turantula also if shes not eating locust what else shud i try her on plz

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Jeremy Roche - 2013-01-04
Try some crickets. Is tank warm enough?
william n stockton ca.moving north or west - 2013-02-12
i have my third chilean rose hair.they r programmed by GOD,to know when to eat or not.they can go a long time without eating.i put different food n her tank for the crickets variety,pizza,berries fruit vegetables,cereal,chinese goji berries a multivitamen.crickets know what to eat.dont feed crickets seaweed the computer says.i eat seaweed cause its healthy.i put bread cake cookie, carrots broccoli turkey hamburger.they say tarantulas only eat live food,my latest 1 nibbled on a pepperoni slice 2 days,i thought only the crickets would eat.in nature bugs find everything.variety is the spice of life.i eat much health food stuff.i put a few chia seeds n tank,crickets r still eating chia seeds that sprouted on the sponge.i dont think crickets ate any of the oatmeal i placed n there.im gonna try some soy milk or almond milk next.i might try juice soon.vary cricket nutrition will vary spiders diet.i have held all 3 spiders,almost daily.never been bitten n 9years.i have let maybe 500 people hold all 3 total,and nobody has been bitten,not once.i take them to the malls,many hold them.1 girl thought she was bitten,the little claws pinch a bit.peace shalom grace peace mercy from GOD our Father,and the Lord JESUS Christ

jennifer - 2013-02-12
how do you tell if they are male or female?

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Clarice Brough - 2013-02-12
Check the section called 'description' up above... it describes the difference between males and females:)

jix - 2010-05-02
Hiya, I saw my pet this morning with one leg missing. Does it grow back?

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Anonymous - 2010-07-08
Next time it molts it should start growing back.
Ifrit - 2013-02-03
The leg will not grow back, it's a spider not a reptile or starfish.
Allan - 2013-02-11
It will grow back after a moult or two.

stevo_d - 2012-12-10
I just purchased a vivexotic vx36 vivarium as an up grade for my royal and the warm side is 90f but the cool side is 70f any tips on how to get it up to 80f. i use a heat mat on the warm side with a red 100w bulb. I live in scotland so its always cold. Had him in a exo terra 24x18x18 tank before and had no problem with temperatures

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Drew - 2013-02-08
You could look into getting a hood lamp that covers the cool side and puts off litle heat.

Henry Ching - 2013-02-04
Hi, my 5 year old pignose turtle recently developed brownish growths around the back of his neck and around the areas of the plastron. He is kept in a 90 gallon tank with parrot fish and tinfoil barbs in a community setting. Also present are 2 malayan box turtles. No aggression between them are seen. Any comments on what those growths are? And any recommended treatments? Thanks.

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Clarice Brough - 2013-02-06
Not sure what's up with those growths, your best bet would be to take it to a veterinarian so you know what your are dealing with. In general, sometimes skin problems can show up as small bumps, though often more whitish. A couple of aids to help with that are to add salt to the enclosure, about 2 ounces of sea salt for every 20 gallons. Also making sure the substrate is soft helps to prevent skin problems, such as a play sand and a crushed coral mix. Aragonite can also be used. Good luck!

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