how long will she be in her hole for? I havent seen her in over a week should i be worried

[Bernistarantulas]

 

[Vanessa]

How large is the spider that you have in that tank? What species are they? Have they just been moved into that enclosure? Having that information matters a lot.
Spiders can burrow themselves away for a number of reasons - including just being moved, the enclosure is too large and open, and they are getting ready to moult. They can stay in their burrows for weeks, or even months at a time, and should not be disturbed. There should be water available at all times.

 

[Bernistarantulas]

she is an aphonopelma seemanni

How large is the spider that you have in that tank? What species are they? Have they just been moved into that enclosure? Having that information matters a lot.
Spiders can burrow themselves away for a number of reasons - including just being moved, the enclosure is too large and open, and they are getting ready to moult. They can stay in their burrows for weeks, or even months at a time, and should not be disturbed. There should be water available at all times.

And she does have water and she cloes her hole up about a week ago im sure for pre molt and idk how long she will be closed in. I just wanna see her face i miss it

 

[Matt Man]

My P regalis disappeared in her cone for about 2 months

 

[Vanessa]

And she does have water and she cloes her hole up about a week ago im sure for pre molt and idk how long she will be closed in. I just wanna see her face i miss it

Depending on her size, it could be a long time. Nobody knows. Plus, this species is an obligate burrower (fossorial) and should spend the majority of their life underground if set up properly.
If you want to see your tarantula on a regular basis, I would suggest getting another species.

 

[Bernistarantulas]

Depending on her size, it could be a long time. Nobody knows. Plus, this species is an obligate burrower (fossorial) and should spend the majority of their life underground if set up properly.
If you want to see your tarantula on a regular basis, I would suggest getting another species.

Lol i know about her burrowing but she likes to spend her time above ground and always has since i got her. So she went from being seen everyday to havent seen her for like over a week just curious to know how long the molting process be I'm sure she will emerge as soon as she's done molting.

My P regalis disappeared in her cone for about 2 months

Ohh no im sure if i move the tank to where i can see on the bottom i could check in her but if shes molting i dont wanna disturber too much. Been keeping water dish full and i wet the dirt

 

[Vanessa]

If this species is above ground all the time, it is usually caused by incorrect husbandry. If the conditions are ideal, it is very uncommon for this species to be seen above ground.

 

[Bernistarantulas]

If this species is above ground all the time, it is usually caused by incorrect husbandry. If the conditions are ideal, it is very uncommon for this species to be seen above ground.

She has dirt water dish and a hide i just need to add more dirt on one side havent been out since covid and ran out of dirt. But she has plenty of dirt on one side to digg and burrow in but she never did dig or burrow till a week ago then closd her hole

How long does it take aphonopelma seemanni to fully molt

 

[Crazyarachnoguy]

Not long, just enjoy the growth of your spider. Slow or fast!

 

[Bernistarantulas]

Not long, just enjoy the growth of your spider. Slow or fast!

Thanks but she went into her burrow and cloesd it off so she could molt and im wondering when i get to see her fresh

 

[DomGom TheFather]

You will only know when it happens.
This question can not be answered.
We can guess and take bets.
I'll put five on Friday the thirtieth.

 

[Rigor Mortis]

Thanks but she went into her burrow and cloesd it off so she could molt and im wondering when i get to see her fresh

It really could be any amount of time. There is not really a timeline for how long a T will remain sealed off, especially a fossorial. I agree with whoever said you need to get a terrestrial T if you want to constantly see your spider. Just because this specimen has remained out in the open while you’ve had her doesn’t mean her behaviour can’t change. My T. albopilosus never liked to hide and was always visible until he matured and now he likes to be out of sight most days. Their behaviours and temperaments can change easily.

 

[Crazyarachnoguy]

Yeah you will never know. I have two t.apophysis, I think they’re siblings because I got both at the same store and they’re the same size. Anyway, they both are always always always out in the open so I get to enjoy their beauty, recently they stopped eating at the same time, and I haven’t seen them in two months now. I know how to solve this problem though, just buy like 20 more tarantulas

 

[Vanessa]

Thanks but she went into her burrow and cloesd it off so she could molt and im wondering when i get to see her fresh

Nobody can tell you, because nobody knows. Just go with it and she'll be out when she's out.

 

[Bernistarantulas]

Thank you guys

Yeah you will never know. I have two t.apophysis, I think they’re siblings because I got both at the same store and they’re the same size. Anyway, they both are always always always out in the open so I get to enjoy their beauty, recently they stopped eating at the same time, and I haven’t seen them in two months now. I know how to solve this problem know, just but like 20 more tarantulas

Lol my husband wont let me get anymore i want at least 5 more

 

[Matt Man]

yes, part of husbandry is getting used to the 'Pet Hole"

 

[Venom1080]

*Laughs in Haplopelma*

I use a flashlight to check for molts in my more reclusive cages. Helps alot with tracking molts.

 

[Frogdaddy]

My A. seemanni just came out after 57 days of hiding in it's burrow and going through a molt. It's normal. Just be patient and keep the water dish full and continue to wet the substrate.

 

[Bernistarantulas]

Damm 57 days is a long time wont she starve?

 

[Matt Man]

My AF A Chalcodes hasn't eaten in well longer than that (she quit eating in June, I think). Grammastolas can go half a year fasting