Is there a specific question? That all sounds pretty typical for H. gigas - they're obligate burrowers (fossorial) and spend more time underground than above. It'll be a pet hole, but it's cool to watch them excavate tunnels and to see above ground once in a blue moon.
When I got it from the expo it was in the smallest deli cup cramped up , was very defensive trying to move it but I did leave a cricket at the end of its burrow so maybe it eats and hides right awaymaybe its getting ready for a molt
Ahh I didnt know they spent much of there time underground , hopefully I start to see some nice tunnels in my near future !
This is why it's a good idea to research the spider's needs before you buy; know what you want in your collection.
They are the ultimate burrowing fossorial. They have been found in burrows deeper than any other tarantula....depths of as much as 38 feet.....you literally cant give these ts too much substrate.....their burrowing abilities are as legendary as their swimming skills.
I did some research but it was a freebie at the expo , I couldn’t say no. I have it in a terrestrial set up with a lot of substrate so I’m excited to have my pet holeThis is why it's a good idea to research the spider's needs before you buy; know what you want in your collection.
The next thing I'd do is to peruse the bite reports. Tarantulas from the Old World (everywhere except the Americas) tend to be a little hotter than spiders from the New World (the Americas) and are best left to experienced keepers.
Be VERY careful when doing tank maintenance and substrate changes because you've definitely leveled up with this one.
Hysterocrates gigas
I have to preface this by saying that I am allergic to most insect bites and stings, so it's probable that my reaction was more severe than what most people would experience. A few years ago I was bitten by a juvenile H. gigas (just over an inch in size) while transferring it to a new...arachnoboards.com