Wait ____ days to feed a T after a molt. (Poll)

Wait ____ days to feed a T after a molt.

  • 2 Days

    Votes: 5 4.8%
  • 1 week

    Votes: 94 89.5%
  • 1 month

    Votes: 6 5.7%

  • Total voters
    105

Cuttszo

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So much info on the internet about feeding a t after a molt but how much of it is actually accurate. how long is it necessary to wait prior to feeding? i've read articles that range from three days to a full month and everything in between so, being a relatively new tarantula owner im not quite sure what to do or how long to wait. i don't handle my T, l. parahybana so im not quite sure if she's hardened and i certainly don't wnat to risk breaking her fangs. :(
 

cheetah13mo

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I didn't vote because every one of those options is correct depending on the T's size and any molt problems,,,and a few other variables that make this impossible to answer.
 

Cuttszo

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I didn't vote because every one of those options is correct depending on the T's size and any molt problems,,,and a few other variables that make this impossible to answer.
Just answer the question, Gandhi.
 

jazaman

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If it`s an adult T I usually wait about 2 weeks or more. Juveniles about a week....I always pay attention to the colour of the fangs!!
 

Nerri1029

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If it`s an adult T I usually wait about 2 weeks or more. Juveniles about a week....I always pay attention to the colour of the fangs!!
That is a far better meter for when to start feeding again.

And I'd also suggest not snapping at people who give you honest and informed answers.
 

Lucara

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I'd have to agree with all of the above. Theres not enough information to give a guess. I'm not going to wait a month to feed one of my 1/4" spiderlings because it would have molted again but I'm not going to wait 2days to try and feed a 7" female. I would redo the poll with something like.."Wait.....days to feed my 6" rosea." or something like that.
 

von_z

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I agree with everyone else. It depends on when the fangs have hardened up and turned black again. The amount of time can vary from a couple of days to several weeks depending on the species and size of the T. This is a poll with no possible correct answer.
 

jenniferinny

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I also base it on fang color. Every tarantula is different, so until I see the fangs are black I don't feed. With burrowers I won't see, I wait two weeks to allow for a bad molt. Waiting a bit longer to feed won't be a big deal, leaving prey in with a tarantula with soft fangs would be a lot worse..
Either that or I'll toss a prekilled cricket near the burrow and see if it takes it..
 

ShadowBlade

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Sorry bro they're right, all depends on the specimen in question.

-Sean
 

jen650s

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It's not a reasonable question, I've had slings ready to feed within 24 hours of a molt and adults not for a month.

It depends on age, species, temperature and I am sure many other factors.
 

matthias

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Just answer the question, Gandhi.
If you are not going to listen to the advice others offer you why do you bother posting?

It is not a question with one answer. Like everyone else has it depends on the T. Personally I always feed within the week for slings and within two weeks for adults.
But those are just rules of thumb. If a T is moving about and it's fangs are black you can offer. But if the T does not eat with in 48 hours, the prey should be removed.
 

AubZ

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I always wait about 5-7 days before feeding after a molt. But the color of the fangs is the best indicator.
 

desertdweller

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I didn't vote because every one of those options is correct depending on the T's size and any molt problems,,,and a few other variables that make this impossible to answer.
I agree.

I used to wait a full week until I had a sling, H incei who practically begged for food barely two days after a molt. I fed it and like lightening it grabbed the pinhead and ate it. I now let the T decide.
 

AubZ

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If I understand correctly, Desert Dweller. But it was a sling.
 

Nam

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LoL nice start to this thread ha ha ha.
My T (B.Smithi) molted three days ago into a 3 1/4" I looked at its fangs today as it crawled onto the side of its enclosure to give me a clear view of its fangs,,,they were black:) So I am going to wait a couple more days before I feed it.
 

DreadLobster

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I'm agreeing with von z. Time is irrelevant. Do not feed the tarantula until its fangs are a nice glossy black like they normally are. That could take a few days or a few weeks depending on the type/size. After that, its all up to whether or not its hungry.
 

Kid Dragon

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I'd like to know who waits two days to feed their T's... at any size

-Sean
I've had slings eat less than 24 hours after a molt. I've had many adults not eat until two or three weeks after. I had a rosie not eat for 6 months after. The answer will vary.
 
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