A. geniculata burrowing

Graves6661

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Is it normal for a juvie A. geniculata to burrow?

Ive had this T for a few weeks already ad it has been out and about all the time and feeding without a problem. just yesterday I noticed it push a lot of substrate out of the hide I put in the enclosure. This morning there was a tunnel going more than half the length of the enclosure along the wall so I could see into the burrow.

I havent read anywhere that these tarantulas burrow. Im not sure if its premolt behavior since it doesnt have a bald spot on its abdomen yet and doesnt seem any darker than usual.
 

DeanK

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My genic sling burrowed. I think most terrestrial Ts will burrow some if they don't find adequate cover. My smithi sling has burrowed under it's cork bark too
 

Graves6661

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Ive heard the slings will but didnt think this juvie would. Ill add some more cork bark to the enclosure in case it does feel too exposed.
 

Olan

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My genic sling has an extensive branching network of tunnels. I wasn't expecting it either.
 

Chris LXXIX

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I will pay for witness such a thing, I mean, an (adult) A.geniculata living a carefree happy life in her burrow like an amateur Goddess. Mine, and those I had, were/are always out in the open, no matter how much "eyes" watch... you are even able to summon one of those flying monsters full of eyes?
Like nothing :-(
 

Haksilence

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Just about every species burrows as sling/juveniles. But yes, acanthoscuria will burrow.
 

Graves6661

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I guess it just wanted to dig! It spend most of its time outside of the burrow and only retreats when I open the enclosure to clean or add water but has no hesitation on emerging from the burrow for food like a typical genic.
 
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