Anyone with mild or moderate depression can potentially benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, even without taking medication. A number of studies have shown CBT to be at least as effective as antidepressants in treating mild and moderate depression.
Theraphosids (tarantulas and baboon spiders) are the longest lived spiders having a lifespan of more than 20 years in captivity. Unsurprisingly, all these longest lived spiders are females as males have shorter lifespansâafter reaching maturity (within a year or two) they mate and die.
If you look inside your petâs cage and notice your spider on itâs back do not be alarmed. Just leave it be and do not disturb the spider. Disturbing your tarantula during the molting process could result in its death. The molting process can take anywhere from fifteen minutes to several hours. Once your tarantula has emerged from its old skin, it will be extremely soft, tender and sensitive. If you handle your tarantula, do not do so for at least a week after it has molted. Make sure the spider has fresh water do not attempt to feed your spider for at least three days after molting. A cricket can possibly harm or injure your tarantula if not enough time is given for your petâs skin to harden.