How long should uneaten prey be left in the enclosure before removal for *A. semanni* spiderlings?
Answer
Within 24 hours
Regardless of the spider's age, ensuring the enclosure remains clean and safe is paramount, especially concerning uneaten food. For juveniles and spiderlings of *Aphonopelma seemanni*, which require more frequent meals to support rapid growth, it is mandatory to remove any prey item that has not been consumed within a strict 24-hour window. Leaving dead or uneaten prey for extended periods increases the risk of fungal growth, attracting pests, or, critically, allows the prey to stress or potentially injure the vulnerable spider, especially if it is nearing a molt.
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