Day 5- Mustapha = M.I.A

I haven't seen Mustapha since Thursday afternoon. I'm concerned. I skipped a couple of feedings, to let him get settled in. I tossed a little cricket in today, and hours later, it's still there. I *think* I see some burrow entrances, and the main one I started (and he apparently worked with) has changed. It's covered up. I definitely see some spider poop. I'm pretty sure he's still alive. I hope so:/

Maybe he's molting?

Smithy on the other hand, is looking much more comfortable today. She's been chillin' on the substrate. I think she would like a little home. We're thinking half a walnut shell. I'm going to pick one up tomorrow.

She ate THREE crickets today. She most definitely needs bigger prey because she has taken food (sometimes twice) four days in a row! She is probably just over 1/2 inch and the cricks are barely a centimetre. I hope Mustapha grows soon, or else my kitchen will be filled with bugs in all sizes.

Speaking of the bugs, I had a hard time figuring out how to get such small crickets from the container. One time, I spent 15 minutes fishing one out! I was sitting on my feet, and by the time I stood up, they were asleep and very tingly!

I finally realized I could shake a couple out in to a smaller container. Yay! Feedings are much easier now.