Is my tarantula okay?

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Arachnopeon
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My Aphonopelma seemanni has done this before but not to this extent and she stays in one spot occasionally plus she hasn't eaten the food I offered so I'm guessing she's in premolt but I'm not sure also yes she molted like last summer.

I had her for 1 year and now am going on two and she was a subadult when I got her. plus she is coming out of her burrow more so I don't know what she is up to.
 

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Gevo

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Not eating is normal. They can fast for months at a time.

Staying in one spot is normal. These are usually low-energy animals.

Developing a bald spot on the abdomen is normal. They kick hairs when they feel threatened by something (rehousing, movement, excessive noise), when they're preparing for a molt, or just because.

Is there something more specific that concerns you? If so, post the whole setup so people can see if there's too much fall space, appropriate hides, etc.
 

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The light isn’t typically on the tank the second photo is of the substrate depth.

Not eating is normal. They can fast for months at a time.

Staying in one spot is normal. These are usually low-energy animals.

Developing a bald spot on the abdomen is normal. They kick hairs when they feel threatened by something (rehousing, movement, excessive noise), when they're preparing for a molt, or just because.

Is there something more specific that concerns you? If so, post the whole setup so people can see if there's too much fall space, appropriate hides, etc.
Also thank you for saying that I was worried but I will take that in consideration for next time she does this or even now as she does this

Also this is a finished tank
 

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