B Hamorii blocked off hide and hasn’t eaten since I’ve had her!

[Jord]

Hi guys!

So I’ve had my B Hamorii since June 8th. She wandered out in the open for a bit and seemed to be settling in, so I tried feeding her multiple times but she refused food so I thought she was maybe in pre molt! Then about 2/3 weeks later she blocked off her hide and hasn’t been out since, I’ve read this is quite normal but I just can’t help but worry about her in there! I haven’t offered her food since she has blocked off her hide and there has been no sign of her having come out either! I look in her tank daily and always provide water but as I said before I am just worried and am resisting the urge to take a look incase I do find an angry, disturbed T!

 

[SteveIDDQD]

She'll be fine. Once she's done doing whatever she is doing, or gets hungry, she'll be out again. Don't worry.

 

[Vanisher]

People has to follow the tarantula and not the other way around. If she wants to eat, she unblick her hide!

 

[Goopyguy56]

This is normal for that species. Mine has taken a while in the past to go through premolt. I have had one t burry itself for 5 months without coming out

 

[Jord]

Thank you guys! This is reassuring

 

[Andrea82]

Perfectly normal behaviour really, no worries. Keep the waterdish full and leave the rest to your spider

 

[Tessa Clifton]

Yeah I get the feeling had a 2 inch H maculata sling bury herself for like 6 months before coming out. Don't worry you should be fine!

 

[viper69]

Why is this natural behavior an issue?

 

[Jord]

She emerged today! Thank you everyone!