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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DustyD" data-source="post: 220950" data-attributes="member: 36911">This is natural. She wants her privacy and more than likely, but not always, it is because she is or will be molting. My G. pulchripes spent a similar amount of time barricaded in her cave before coming out with a brand new fur coat.Make sure there is water available that is super important.  Leaving food out is NOT recommended. After a molt it takes time for the T’s fangs harden and offering food could cause problems with the fangs. Also, some live food may see a molting T as a snack. At the very least movement may cause “stress” to the T as it is highly vulnerable while molting. Also don’t go peeking/ disturbing the T. Although there can be complications from molting, tarantulas have been doing it for millions of years and they don’t need an audience.But if you really have the urge to peek, try this instead.Wait until a family member, loved one is taking a shower then run into the bathroom yelling and screaming. An air horn would work even better.  And if it more convenient, just wait until they are on the toilet and do the suggested actions above.If you have pictures of your T before she went into seclusion, that may help determine whether it is molting.</blockquote>