Not leaving one area of tank

[squidspaghetti]

I've been wanting a tarantula since around the 5th grade and I've finally come around to buying one (now in 10th) and my first spider is a juvinile curly hair tarantula (presumably male). They molted a few days after I got them and hasn't left one corner of the tank for weeks. I'm not sure whats wrong, any help?

 

[squidspaghetti]

Here's an image of the enclosure, the top has duct tape on it because of a crack in the lid

 

[fuzzylover]

Tarantulas typically move to one spot of the enclosure and stay there for a month or so. It’s very common behavior.

 

[neogold]

I've been wanting a tarantula since around the 5th grade and I've finally come around to buying one (now in 10th) and my first spider is a juvinile curly hair tarantula (presumably male). They molted a few days after I got them and hasn't left one corner of the tank for weeks. I'm not sure whats wrong, any hel

I've been wanting a tarantula since around the 5th grade and I've finally come around to buying one (now in 10th) and my first spider is a juvinile curly hair tarantula (presumably male). They molted a few days after I got them and hasn't left one corner of the tank for weeks. I'm not sure whats wrong, any help?

I've been wanting a tarantula since around the 5th grade and I've finally come around to buying one (now in 10th) and my first spider is a juvinile curly hair tarantula (presumably male). They molted a few days after I got them and hasn't left one corner of the tank for weeks. I'm not sure whats wrong, any help?

This is normal behaviour, especially for the T. Albo.
That is the reason why most keepers expand their collection. Started with a T. Albo as well and pretty soon had a few more.
You might wanna add e.g. a neoholothele incei, a dwarf species but much more lively (and faster).
Anyway good to research the behaviour of what you're likely to get before expanding.

 

[m0lsx]

Tarantulas are ambush predators. That is, they sit & wait for their food to come to them. So it is in their nature to sit for days, maybe weeks, in one spot, until something comes within range.

The exception to the rule, is the mature male. He goes looking for a female & can cover long distances. It is why you mostly see spiders walking around your home in autumn.

Arachnids are cannibalistic, yet in the wild there can be many T's living within feet of each other. They don't move much, so they can live close to each other.

 

[Katydid]

I've been wanting a tarantula since around the 5th grade and I've finally come around to buying one (now in 10th) and my first spider is a juvinile curly hair tarantula (presumably male). They molted a few days after I got them and hasn't left one corner of the tank for weeks. I'm not sure whats wrong, any help?

I am not sure how much you know about tarantulas. There are a few videos on you tube that you can watch about your curly hair. I also have a curly hair. It’s not uncommon for them to not move much for a while after they molt, because it takes a lot of energy. They may or may not be hungry for a couple of weeks after molting. I usually wait a couple of days and give 1 cricket. If he eats it right away, I give more. If not I wait a few days and try again. I would watch the you tube videos and make sure you have the right bedding, moisture etc. I hope this helps!

 

[Latif]

I've been wanting a tarantula since around the 5th grade and I've finally come around to buying one (now in 10th) and my first spider is a juvinile curly hair tarantula (presumably male). They molted a few days after I got them and hasn't left one corner of the tank for weeks. I'm not sure whats wrong, any help?

Hi.

Glad you have got into the hobby, you will find it very rewarding.

Tlitocatl Albopilosus is a great beginner spider, they are very robust and chilled out.

It’s really common for a tarantula to moult soon after a rehousing. I kind of came to expect it after a while. I picked up a juvenile Salmon Pink three months ago, I saw it when I unboxed it, and then it went into its hide, walled itself in, and I didn’t see it for nine weeks. Now it’s out all the time and quite a bit larger than when I first got it!

It may well post moult sulk now for a while! Just make sure it’s got a hide or deep enough substrate to burrow if it wants to. Put plenty of places for it to hide in the enclosure. I’d gladly sacrifice having my spiders sat out on view when they would be much happier and better behaved with the security of somewhere to chill out.

Sometimes it’s strange adjusting to spider behaviour as a keeper. We’re used to pets that require lots of attention, when these guys can just go on retreat for months leaving you with a pet hole for a while. Just be patient. Maybe that’s why we end up with massive collections. I have a corner of my spider room dedicated to spiders on retreat. I just rotate what’s out and about at the time for display. There’s always another spider to look at!

Lastly, keep an eye on humidity, make sure it’s always got fresh water, preferably spring or purified, and don’t worry it it’s not feeding, also normal! Offer food but don’t leave it in more than a day, as it could stress out your spider. Just try again a few days later.

All the best to you and yer little one!