Brachypelma hamorii still buried after molt

Ragnoso

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More than a week ago my B. hamorii molted with success. However she's still buried in her burrow.
Thanks to a small hole on the ceiling of the den I can control her and she's still alive and in good condition. Is it normal?
 
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Ellenantula

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Yes. She's vulnerable post-moult and feels safer in her burrow right now.
She'll emerge when she's ready -- eventually hunger should draw her out (after she's well hardened).
 

Devin B

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You will soon find out that Brachypelmas have their own extremely slow schedule that they like to keep. When mine was a little smaller it stayed underground for 2 months.
 

darkness975

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More than a week ago my B. hamorii molted with success. However she's still buried in her burrow.
Thanks to a small hole on the ceiling of the den I can control her and she's still alive and in good condition. Is it normal?
It's fine. Leave it be to avoid hurting it.
 
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