G. Pulchripes has only eaten 4 times in 10 month. Should i be worried?

[Slothiee]

I got my G.P. in June last year as a Juvenile, curently they are at around 7cm diag leg span. I fed them twice last year and then they burrowed for 2 month after closing the opening to the burrow. They then came out and accepted food once and then sealed the burrow again for 4 month they then came out recently and accepted food then sealed the burrow once again having now not been seen for another month.

All 4 times the food item was a meal worm I'm worried they arent getting enough food or there is some reason he always stays burrowed but I'm not sure what it could be.

 

[Josh]

My experience with G pulchripes isn't very extensive but I dont necessarily think this timeline is itself worrisome if there's no other issue. A big meal can last quite a while. What happens when you offer food now? Nothing?

 

[mrsoul1974]

No. Don't sweat it. Just keep offering ontil she molts or eats.

 

[808]

I got my G.P. in June last year as a Juvenile, curently they are at around 7cm diag leg span. I fed them twice last year and then they burrowed for 2 month after closing the opening to the burrow. They then came out and accepted food once and then sealed the burrow again for 4 month they then came out recently and accepted food then sealed the burrow once again having now not been seen for another month.

All 4 times the food item was a meal worm I'm worried they arent getting enough food or there is some reason he always stays burrowed but I'm not sure what it could be.

This is what happens when you provide the proper enclosure & conditions...your T is happy and comfortable...in nature T's also feed on things underground...your T may be extremely comfortable waiting for a meal to come along underground...I occasionally wet the entrance and open the hole placing a pre-killed food offering right @ the open hole entrance...they usually take it & close back the hole...hope this helps

 

[Aracnoenthusiast]

Totally normal, I have a t albo that only eats about 2 times a year. Keep water available and enjoy it when you get to see them