She covers the hole

[Thanatos]

So 3 times now my Sling has made a little substrate and web cover and she sets it over the hole to her burrow.

I just move it to the side so I can drop a cricket in. Is this a normal behavior(Red Knee) should I just leave it alone?

Is she maybe "cleaning house"?

 

[TJB13]

Normal. Could be molting soon.

 

[Thanatos]

Should I keep feeding as normal?

 

[Josh]

I wouldn't move anything that she's placed. I drop a cricket in the enclosure and if she comes out to eat, great. If not, I just remove the cricket.

 

[DalilahBlue]

I have a P. irmina that does the same thing. I just place the pre-killed crickets near the opening and they magically disappear.

 

[Thanatos]

Hmm I am used to MUCH more engaging critters... Even my tortise was more interactive. Will she display herself more as a juvie and subadult?

 

[DalilahBlue]

Mine do. I have several Brachypelmas, and all but one stays out in the open most of the time.

 

[DalilahBlue]

But T's are typically pet rocks or pet holes.

 

[Thanatos]

LOL well I will adjust. I am eager to see the color changes as she molts.

 

[DalilahBlue]

It can be pretty awesome. I have a B. auratum and B. Vagans that just this week molted with some of their adult colors starting to show.