Yes, it's definatly normal for them to bury themselves, and hide out.
Alot of times they will hide, until they are comfortable.
They will tend to completely bury themselves when they are molting 
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PHStorme
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Yes, it's definatly normal for them to bury themselves, and hide out.
Alot of times they will hide, until they are comfortable.
They will tend to completely bury themselves when they are molting 
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PHStorme
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