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Common Pinktoe
IntermediateAvicularia avicularia
A South American arboreal species with a dark body and pink toe tips. Relatively calm and a popular first arboreal, though it needs attention to ventilation and humidity.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
24〜28℃
Lifespan
Female 10-12 years / Male 3-4 years
Size
Leg span 12-14 cm
Humidity
70〜80%
Diet
Live insects such as crickets, flies and roaches, offered roughly weekly.
About
The Common Pinktoe (Avicularia avicularia) is a South American arboreal tarantula with a dark body and distinctive pink toe tips, found in tropical forests from northern South America to Trinidad and reaching a 12–14cm leg span. Relatively docile, it is a popular first arboreal species, though it requires attention to balancing humidity (70–80%) with ventilation. Kept at 24–28°C, it is fed crickets, flies and dubia roaches about once a week, and benefits from a tall enclosure with climbing surfaces.
Basic Info
Origin
Tropical northern South America and Trinidad
Lifespan
Female 10-12 years / Male 3-4 years
Size
Leg span 12-14 cm
Temperature
24〜28℃
Humidity
70〜80%
Diet
Live insects such as crickets, flies and roaches, offered roughly weekly.
Care Guide
Habitat
Tall enclosure with vertical branches and cork for web anchorage.
Temp & Humidity
24-28°C, 70-80% humidity; balance moisture with ample ventilation.
References & Sources
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