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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DustyD" data-source="post: 195455" data-attributes="member: 36911">I am not sure how long is too long for them to hold up in their hides, but it is fairly common for them to do so. Check out the Grammostola section of these forums. Others have had the same issues. Here is what Konstantin said ( although it was a grammostola that was hidden for a much shorter time). Konstantin wrote this:"Often when introduced to new enclosures tarantulas feel unsecure and will seek tight spaces.This is especially true if introduced to oversised enclosure. .It will take time for your spider to settle in. Bigger the spider longer it ttakes.Just be patient and keep full waterdish in the enclosure it will come out when its ready.Regards Konstantin"Another person mentionned molting as a possible reason.My G. Pulchripes has hidden most of the 10 days i have had her. G. Pulchra, hid straight away after i got her about 4 days ago. Both are about 1.5 inches. I try to put food in once a week. So far no takers.</blockquote>