GBB Burrowing All of a Sudden

[fatbirdturd]

I have a juvenile GBB (supposed to be female) who has always been out and about on the walls or the top of her enclosure. The past two weeks she's been out of sight a lot (not normal for her). I looked at the back of the enclosure and she made this little burrow and has been staying in there. Is everything ok? I don't know how to feed her from that angle (I use crickets and can't really drop one back there).

 

[KaroKoenig]

Premolt maybe?

 

[spideyspinneret78]

She's probably in premolt. I wouldn't put in live prey. You could try feeding her prekilled prey and see if she eats. If she's hungry, she'll come out and look for food. Most likely she's probably looking for some privacy and safety while her body prepares for a molt!

 

[SnappyMantid]

Probably premolt! I wouldn't put in crickets for her safety in case she does decide to molt.

 

[Smotzer]

it knows what its doing just make sure it has access to clean water and keep an eye out for it, incase it molts!

 

[CJJon]

It won't starve to death for many months. Do nothing.

 

[Colorado Ts]

I have a juvenile GBB (supposed to be female) who has always been out and about on the walls or the top of her enclosure. The past two weeks she's been out of sight a lot (not normal for her). I looked at the back of the enclosure and she made this little burrow and has been staying in there. Is everything ok? I don't know how to feed her from that angle (I use crickets and can't really drop one back there). View attachment 346856

A couple weeks ago mine did that as well. Mine are about that same size as yours....2.5” to 2.75”. Within the same week all 5 of them made web tunnels and started digging down into the substrate. I'll post a link to the thread.

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens Open Thread

There has been a run on GBB threads lately. I’d like to hear from all the people here that have Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens slings, juveniles or adults, and who would like to share their experience and knowledge. This is essentially an open thread for you to post whatever you’d like on this...

arachnoboards.com

 

[fatbirdturd]

Premolt maybe?

that's what I was thinking!

 

[fatbirdturd]

She's probably in premolt. I wouldn't put in live prey. You could try feeding her prekilled prey and see if she eats. If she's hungry, she'll come out and look for food. Most likely she's probably looking for some privacy and safety while her body prepares for a molt!

Thank you, I was thinking of pre-killing a cricket and putting it at the entrance, but I'll wait a week or two.

 

[fatbirdturd]

it knows what its doing just make sure it has access to clean water and keep an eye out for it, incase it molts!

Thanks!

 

[viper69]

They burrow in the wild.