When can i feed my newly molted b. Albopilosum

Joseph Kevin

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So, i have an albopilosum sling that just molted the day before yesterday, (so it's saturday) and i wonder when can i feed them... I feed them crickets btw and rarely give mealworms or dubias
 

Dennis Nedry

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I’d wait a few days, maybe a week to be safe. I usually offer dead prey on the third or fourth day for small slings. If it doesn’t eat just try again later
 

lazarus

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When the fangs have hardened. Right after molting the fangs will be white, when they become black you will know that they're fully hardened.
For slings 1 week is usually enough.
 

Mike Miller

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The size of the tarantula can make a big difference. SLings are ready to go much faster that adults or juveniles. I've always waited one week to feed slings, and 2 weeks for adults/ juvenile.
 

Minty

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As has been said, the size of it will make a difference. From when you said it moulted, I’d wait at least another three days, though it may be ready to eat before then.

You can always try to offer it food, then remove the food if it hasn’t been eaten within an hour.
 
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