Odd behavior from my A. Geniculata after molting

[Meg]

She molted 3 days ago and still is in the same position partially in her hide. Her legs are more spread out than usual (she looks like she's laying more flat) and not eating. In the past, I usually waited a day or two and she would eat just fine post-molt. But now she's not interested in the crickets in there currently but is usually a very aggressive eater. She hasn't gone near her water dish at all since I rehoused her last month to a new terrarium. I'm worried she will die if she's not drinking or moving from her spot. Anyone have any tips or insight about this?

 

[MrTwister]

Tip:leave it alone.
Give it a week or two before you worry. As they grow it will take longer to harden up and recover from the moulting process.

 

[Meg]

Tip:leave it alone.
Give it a week or two before you worry. As they grow it will take longer to harden up and recover from the moulting process.

Ahh. That makes sense. She is 7 years old going on 8. Thank you for your response.

 

[Ungoliant]

She molted 3 days ago and still is in the same position partially in her hide. Her legs are more spread out than usual (she looks like she's laying more flat) and not eating. In the past, I usually waited a day or two and she would eat just fine post-molt. But now she's not interested in the crickets in there currently but is usually a very aggressive eater. She hasn't gone near her water dish at all since I rehoused her last month to a new terrarium. I'm worried she will die if she's not drinking or moving from her spot. Anyone have any tips or insight about this?

This sounds like typical post-molt behavior.

I would wait until the fangs turn black before feeding -- this can take a week or two for larger tarantulas.

In the meantime, just keep the water dish full.

 

[Thekla]

Please, never ever feed her that early after a moult!!! They need to harden up first otherwise she could break a fang (or even both) going after food. And from what I know of this species they will go after their food, no matter what.

I wait at least 10-14 days before I feed an adult tarantula.

 

[cold blood]

She molted 3 days ago and still is in the same position partially in her hide. Her legs are more spread out than usual (she looks like she's laying more flat

This is normal post molt stretching...it will last days, and for adults it can last weeks.

and not eating. In the past, I usually waited a day or two and she would eat just fine post-molt

Never feed that quickly after a molt. Even slings should be given 3-6 days...adults may not be ready to eat again for 2-3 weeks.

She hasn't gone near her water dish at all since I rehoused her last month to a new terrari

Ts dont drink much or very often, so that shouldnt be a concern.