How fast does it grow?
Guatemalan Tiger Rumps are generally described as fast growers. That gives a useful expectation for Davus pentaloris, but it is not a promise that every sling will reach the same size at the same age.
Adult Davus pentaloris reach about 10–12 cm (4–4.75 in). The time taken to get there depends on sex, feeding, temperature and ordinary individual variation.
Moult intervals change with age
Small Guatemalan Tiger Rumps often moult more frequently because they are growing rapidly. As Davus pentaloris gets larger, the interval between moults normally becomes longer.
Do not treat a longer interval in an older Guatemalan Tiger Rump as a problem by itself. Look at appetite, body condition, retreat use and the spider's previous moult pattern.
Feeding and temperature
Feeding influences how quickly Davus pentaloris grows, but there is no benefit in keeping the abdomen constantly overfilled. Offer suitable meals and let appetite guide the interval.
A practical temperature range for Davus pentaloris is 21–26°C. Stable conditions are preferable to pushing the temperature upward in an attempt to force faster growth.
Male and female growth
Male Davus pentaloris usually mature sooner and have a shorter lifespan of about roughly 3–4 years, while females can live 8–12 years. That difference means two similar-sized juveniles may eventually follow very different timelines.
Sex cannot be judged reliably from growth speed alone. Use a suitable moult when possible instead of assuming a faster-growing Guatemalan Tiger Rump must be male.
Tracking growth
Record moult dates for Davus pentaloris and note approximate size when rehousing. You do not need precise measurements after every moult; a simple record is enough to show whether the spider is growing steadily.
Photographs taken after a Guatemalan Tiger Rump has hardened can also help show changes over time, provided the spider is not disturbed simply to get a measurement.
When growth means rehousing
Rehouse a Guatemalan Tiger Rump when its current enclosure no longer gives enough retreat space, substrate or safe access for maintenance. Do not move Davus pentaloris after every moult automatically.
Prepare the larger enclosure before the transfer. The goal is to keep each stage of Davus pentaloris's growth in housing that is secure and practical, not to race toward the adult enclosure.