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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Casey K." data-source="post: 235459" data-attributes="member: 1090"><p>Hello there, hun.  If it were me and I was concerned about the health of my tarantula, I would start at the burrow and try to find it in it's enclosure.  It's not uncommon for tarantulas to remain burrowed for some days or months or even go through a period where they fast (usually around the time they molt).  If you destroy some of its web, don't worry....it can always build new.  Now, I don't recommend this and to destroy a tarantulas home for any reason....I would only do it if there is lack of activity for an extended period of time.  Remember, you can always start a new burrow/hide for it.  It's better to be safe knowing that your spider is ok than risk not knowing at all and the only way you can know it's safe at this point is to find it.  That's what I would do, anyway.  I'm sure others here have their own opinion and way that they would deal with this situation, too.  Do what you think is best for your spood.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>