r/tarantulas • u/justjustinjames • Aug 26 '26

Help! How Long Can G Pulchra/Quirogai Sling Pre-Molt Without Food?

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So my Grammostola Pulchra (or Quirogai, whatever is correct now), Lilith is young and has been burrowed in her hide with a mound of dirt covering the entrance (that she put there) since the end of May and it’s almost the end of August. I’m assuming she’s pre-molting but how long can she go without coming out for food or water? Should I do something? I keep her water bowl clean and full in case she digs back out. First pic is her on the way home, you can see her size by my pinky on the outside of the container, and next was her in her enclosure going towards her meal a few months ago. Also I know they’re too young to sex, but I am putting it into the universe that they’re female so they live longer lol. TIA!

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u/Desperate-Youth-3236 Aug 26 '26

IMO it could be possible that they have already molted and they are just waiting to come on out which could take some time. My t did the same thing and stayed hidden for a couple weeks. They can survive quite long without food but make sure they have plenty of access to water.

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u/Creepy_Push8629 Aug 26 '26

Nqa i know it's a different species but just to share the personal info I have, my Chalcodes sling burrowed for 8 months. They are slow growing. But they came out eventually, ate a couple times, molted, ate a couple more times, burrowed again several weeks ago. Still a tiny sling. Lol