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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dwk" data-source="post: 218997" data-attributes="member: 39292">Disclaimer I'm not claiming everything said to but 100 percent true and I'm not claiming to be an expert. But from what I've experienced some T's go through almost a hibernation period where they will refuse food and sometimes water. For the most part regardless of geographic location food becomes more scarce in the winter months. They'll exhibit different behaviors, web less, and move less or slower, if seemingly at all. It usually starts around September- October and lasts till March- April. Certain species seem to be more prone to this behavior, again from my experience mostly fossorial and species recently introduced to the hobby. From the pictures it appears the moult was fine and everything seems to be right for the needs of your t in the enclosure. Your t is probably old enough to not worry about not taking food for 4-6 months full grown adults can go a year+ without food, depending on species.As stated by other try feeding pre killed, as regular or bi weekly, later in the night. Or if you notice she's alittle more active than she has been. Make sure it's placed close to the entrance of her burrow as most if not all T's won't actively hunt prey. I would spay the web a little as it might be easier for her to drink droplets off the web. Although with gbbs not liking much humidity don't over do it just one quick spray by her favorite entrance to her burrow. You can try tong feeding to get her interested in the food if she doesn't normally get pre killed but be careful because they can hurt the fangs if they bite the tongs. As I said not saying I'm a professional or that everything is completely accurate just from my experiences, what has worked for me, as with anything on the internet it is highly advised to do your own research on the matter. I wish you and your tarantula the best of luck.</blockquote>

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