How difficult is it to keep Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe?

The ideal temperature for Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe is 21〜27℃. Recommended humidity is 60〜70%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe?

The average lifespan of Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe is Females 10-12 years / males 3-4 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe get?

Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe typically reaches About 13cm across the outstretched legs as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe?

Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe feeds on: Live insects such as crickets, roaches and mealworms. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe?

The price of Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe

Intermediate

Avicularia purpurea

An arboreal tarantula from the Amazon region of Ecuador. In daylight the carapace and legs show an intense purple-blue iridescence, while the tarsal tufts are pale cream-pink. The abdomen is velvet-black and carries urticating hairs.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

21〜27℃

Lifespan

Females 10-12 years / males 3-4 years

Size

About 13cm across the outstretched legs

Humidity

60〜70%

Diet

Live insects such as crickets, roaches and mealworms

About

Avicularia purpurea is an arboreal tarantula from the Amazon region of Ecuador. In daylight the dorsal surface of the cephalothorax, the legs, palps and chelicerae take on an intense purple-blue iridescence; the long setae covering the legs and palps are dark red-brown and the tarsal tufts are pale cream-pink. The abdomen is velvet-black and covered with urticating hairs. It reaches about 13 cm across the outstretched legs. It occupies a wide range of habitats and is frequently found in agricultural land such as cattle pasture, sometimes entering holes in walls or spaces under roofs. In the wild it nests mainly in tree hollows, occasionally near epiphytic plants. Prey includes crickets, cockroaches, mealworms, waxworms and darkling beetles, and it can also catch small rodents. Females become aggressive towards males during mating; a few months later the female lays up to 120 eggs, and 50 to 120 nymphs hatch six to eight weeks after that.

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