Dumb Quesiton: Abdomen Size Shrinkage

[joossa]

I am relatively new to keeping T's. This may be a dumb question, but I would rather ask than assume:
For terrestrial T's, does their abdomen shrink in size over time if 1) they do not eat and 2) are keeping well hydrated?

I have a 4.5in B. hamorii that has not eaten since January, but has a good sized abdomen. I know that is normal. She always has access to water. If she continues to refuse food, but stays hydrated by drinking water will her abdomen naturally shrink a bit in size? What can I expect in regards to size change if she refuses food for lets say... a few more months? Do they generally retain size/mass until the next molt?
(This all assumes a molt does not happen, which I know will result in a size difference.)

 

[RoachCoach]

I am relatively new to keeping T's. This may be a dumb question, but I would rather ask than assume:
For terrestrial T's, does their abdomen shrink in size over time if 1) they do not eat and 2) are keeping well hydrated?

I have a 4.5in B. hamorii that has not eaten since January, but has a good sized abdomen. I know that is normal. She always has access to water. If she continues to refuse food, but stays hydrated by drinking water will her abdomen naturally shrink a bit in size? What can I expect in regards to size change if she refuses food for lets say... a few more months? Do they generally retain size/mass until the next molt?
(This all assumes a molt does not happen, which I know will result in a size difference.)

What is the age of this specific spider? Are all enclosure parameters met?

 

[ccTroi]

i don't notice my adult 5" hamorii shrinking. she has access to water at all times and can go several months without eating. the longest she refused to eat was eight months and she was as plump as the last time she ate

 

[RoachCoach]

I'm sure there is a B. Hamorii person here that will weigh in. If anything I would 100% fallback on Tom. https://tomsbigspiders.com/tag/brachypelma-hamorii/
If you learn anything be sure to let him know at the very least. Dude does rehousing's and uploads for free. There really is no rush if you are providing the correct enclosure parameters (mainly moisture as you are). It will eat eventually.

 

[joossa]

What is the age of this specific spider? Are all enclosure parameters met?

Age unknown. Size is 4.5in.
And yes, enclosure requirements are all met.

Just wondering what to expect size-wise for her abdomen as she continues to refuse food.

 

[cold blood]

If healthy and hydrated, the only time an abdomen should ever shrink is after a molt.