T. stirmi hiding for months

[Asgiliath]

So, the myth and the legend, Big Scary the stirmi has been in her hide for about three months now. Not burrowing or anything. Just hanging out.

I figured she was in premolt for the first little bit and I was right (she molted maybe three weeks or a month ago?) but she hasn’t come out at all since.

I expected her to come out at some point after she molted because she used to be out and about regularly (esp at night, which is normal) but, she’s been a total recluse.

Nothing in her environment or enclosure has changed so I’m not sure what’s going on. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[chanda]

My T. strimi (Bertha - who may actually be a "Bert") is doing the same thing. He/she recently molted, but instead of coming back out and resuming normal activities, is just hanging out in the hide. I'm attributing it to the season - I've got several others who - while not due for a molt - are also remaining secluded, including my T. albopilosum, A. chalcodes, and all five of my M. balfouri. The room is nice and warm - but the ambient daylight coming in through the window must give them the appropriate seasonal clues.

 

[Asgiliath]

My T. strimi (Bertha - who may actually be a "Bert") is doing the same thing. He/she recently molted, but instead of coming back out and resuming normal activities, is just hanging out in the hide. I'm attributing it to the season - I've got several others who - while not due for a molt - are also remaining secluded, including my T. albopilosum, A. chalcodes, and all five of my M. balfouri. The room is nice and warm - but the ambient daylight coming in through the window must give them the appropriate seasonal clues.

Interesting! I live in FL so it’s warm and keep my bedroom where the T shelves are pretty dark (blinds almost always drawn because I basically only sleep in there). My chalcodes and albos are almost always out though.

I don’t worry about the fossorials showing forever because “fossorial” lol but I was a little bit concerned because it’s not typical for her. Though, I have heard tarantulas can change behavior between molts.

 

[dangerforceidle]

If I recall, this spider is now pushing into the 6-7" territory after the recent moult? It will take 3-4 weeks for them to fully harden at this size, so she's probably still recovering. I'm sure she'll make her way out when she's ready.

 

[Asgiliath]

If I recall, this spider is now pushing into the 6-7" territory after the recent moult? It will take 3-4 weeks for them to fully harden at this size, so she's probably still recovering. I'm sure she'll make her way out when she's ready.

That makes sense! I didn’t consider prolonged recovery time for a spider her size.

 

[Brachyfan]

I have several Ts that have been in their burrows for a couple of months. My pulchripes sling got rehoused, molted that day and dug a burrow. That was early november and I haven't seen it since. Except for little feet sticking out once. I give it food and water but if it wants to be down there ...cool

Same exact story with my klaasi.

 

[Asgiliath]

I have several Ts that have been in their burrows for a couple of months. My pulchripes sling got rehoused, molted that day and dug a burrow. That was early november and I haven't seen it since. Except for little feet sticking out once. I give it food and water but if it wants to be down there ...cool

Same exact story with my klaasi.

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I literally have multiple juveniles in that exact container! (not together of course )

 

[ManBearPig2021]

That makes sense! I didn’t consider prolonged recovery time for a spider her size.

What are signs of T. Stirmi in premolt?