Ralphie has barricaded himself in his hide out, it's been about a week. How long will he stay hidden? Do I still feed him. When I got he they just called him Fancy does anyone know what he really is?
If you want, you can just move it into a smaller enclosure, as it would be easier to monitor it, and it takes up less space. But since he is burrowed, you can wait until he comes out to change things.Thank you, I thought that I should have added more and I will. How long should I wait before adding or changing anything, I don't want to disturb him.
I am not going to do anything for now, just making sure temp and humidity are right. My daughter's tarantula moulted yesterday and Wally is doing great.I would not disturb your tarantula while it is in the hide. It may be in the process of molting. Premolt, molting could take awhile, so your T could be in there for weeks maybe even months.
When this has happened to me I have offered pre-killed/ disabled prey just in case, although my Ts are not as big as yours and some Ts don't like pre-killed. If uneaten after a day or so, I remove it.
Keep water available.
Your T managed to stay alive so far and their survival instincts are good.
As for adding more substrate right away, I am hoping that others with more experience will comment. I might be tempted to add some substrate to those areas away from the hide, so that when it does come out, it would find safer areas, particularly if it has just molted.
Keep us updated.
Thank you for your words, I don't know if I should put a cricket in, it's been 9 days without food. If you have any information please let me know. I will post pictures when he comes back out.I can completely relate. I have a T.Vaggins that is usually out and hanging around the top of the enclosure but has decided that this time it's going to go inside it's burrow and cover it's hole up. It makes it hard to make sure they're okay, us newbies to the hobby worry a lot but sometimes we just have to leave it up to nature and know that they have been living on this planet long before we have and have amazing instincts to know exactly what to do. Just imagine what they're going to look like when they come out.I love the first look of a fresh molt. And knowing that it's because we've taken such great care of them that they continue to thrive. Can't wait to see your pictures. Hope everything turns out well
What kinds are good for beginners? I just got another enclosure because I am thinking about getting another. I'm in Westfield, Massachusetts and have been looking for private seller with more experience but haven't had any luck.Please forgive all the typos I just noticed. It was a long night at work. Hope it's still legible.
But really, you should buy another tarantula. One is stressful, add a few more and it's super fun!
Have you tried Arachnoiden, a breeder based in Lunenburg Mass, near Fitchburg? My rosea in hiding came from him as did my first T a G. pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee). He might have some suggestions.What kinds are good for beginners? I just got another enclosure because I am thinking about getting another. I'm in Westfield, Massachusetts and have been looking for private seller with more experience but haven't had any luck.