B Smithi Sling hiding away

[James Cairns]

Good evening all! I have a quick question about my 18 month old B smithi - about a month ago he pushed mounds of earth in front of his burrow entrance so I presumed he was about to molt - yet a month later and no sign of him! Typically how long will they shut themselves off from the world for?

All advice is much appreciated - I just miss my t is all lol
Many thanks
JC

[Anita Pile]

Hi James!

Hehe, I think most people on here will agree.....it takes as long as it takes!! Depressing but true! Our first T did the same for at least 6-7 weeks, finally moulted, then made a very slow entrance over another week! Her abdomen was pretty small when she emerged, but after a couple of crickets she was right as rain!

As much as we were tempted to have a nosey, we just left her to it.

Keep us posted

[jason holland]

yep, def a gree. my smithi has done it as well. dug in, and was not seen for about a month. so yeah all normal. just gna have to wait it out lol

[Phil Rea]

Agreed. Generally they come back out when they're ready. Just make sure there is water available at all times

[James Cairns]

sweet sweet reassurance, exactly what I needed! Thanks for your help everybody, I'll let you know when he comes out..

JC