How long can a spider stay without food?

I’ve heard of studies where a tarantula wasn’t given any food.. just a modicum of water and they lived for 2 years. Spiders don’t move much, slowing their metabolism and requiring less nutrients be put into their bodies.

Yes, I think that @digitalimpression nailed it. There might be some variation in certain species but a good meal can last most spiders many weeks or months.
I just discovered a baby black widow behind a picture in my bedroom yesterday. It’s still there, I am going to go for the catch and release, relocate it to the barn. I love spiders, my favorites are the jumping spiders. This little guy can’t be getting much to eat in my bedroom and yet, there it hangs, waiting, waiting….lol

I love this. lol

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtXPmWJcuZY

@Coloma Cool video.

This one is even funnier. :-)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHzdsFiBbFc

Excellent :D

I agree with the first answer.