Hi... My 1 year old B.Smithi molted on the 16th of December. She looks to be doing really good. A little big for her habitat now, but good. How long do I need to wait before I can house her in something bigger? And how long do I have to wait to feed her?
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B.Smithi Molted
- Thread starter Stephanie
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Mine molted less than a week ago, and I was told to wait about a week before feeding so the fangs have time to harden up again.
As for the setup, how long is the spider? That's probably more helpful than age when talking about housing.
As for the setup, how long is the spider? That's probably more helpful than age when talking about housing.
Stephanie, wait until your smithi takes a meal before you move her. Then you will know you she is hardened up enough to move without causing any damage. Remember, offering food at 1 week after molt is just a suggestion. Some Ts take longer than that to eat after a molt and that's OK. I wouldn't want you to worry if she refuses. 
