What time do tarantulas come out of their burrows?

kutlu

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Well if any one can help me with this question it will be highly appreciated. I currently own a Selenocosmia Crassipes, Stirlingi, or plumipes also known as the Australian bird-eating tarantula, not sure on exact species .:D{D
 

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They generally come out late at night, just after you've gone to bed. They wait to be alone so they can plot against you...
 

kutlu

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Dont worry your T knows what he/she is doing and thats completely normal. She/he will come out eventually:D{D
 
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jgod790

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This is a hard question to answer. Typically, from my experience, 1 or 2 hours after the lights go out, and after there is NO commotion or noticeable movement in the room. You would be surprised how much tarantulas can sense out side of there enclosure.
 

kutlu

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Wow thanks for the information i didn't know that. I guess I know when she is going to come out now for feeding time.:D{D:worship:
 

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They are very elusive I have a S. dichormata and he is very secretive but when I do get him to come out he is pissed.

Wow thanks for the information i didn't know that. I guess I know when she is going to come out now for feeding time.:D{D:worship:
 

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I have to resort to late-night torchlight to ever see my H mac. The queen of speed is also the queen of stealth.
 

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try poking and prodding around the entrance with your finger. They love that. ;P

seriously though... don't..


When it's dark and quiet is when they come out.. Like everyone else said.
 

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If you get the right tool ~something like a small stick or bamboo kabob skewer~ and gently tickle the area outside the burrow, sometimes you can get somebody to come up outta the hole. They usually don't find fake food very funny though and will just go back downstairs and pout.
 

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Paintbrushes work like a dream

If you get the right tool ~something like a small stick or bamboo kabob skewer~ and gently tickle the area outside the burrow, sometimes you can get somebody to come up outta the hole. They usually don't find fake food very funny though and will just go back downstairs and pout.
 
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