GENERAL INFORMATION
This species of pinktoe tarantula, known simply as the Pinktoe Tarantula, is common, docile, beautiful, and can be speedy. Although generally easy to rear, they can become more of a challenge if more than one are kept together in a enclosure. Unlike other tarantulas, the Pinktoe Tarantula may be kept socially, if provided with certain conditions detailed under "Housing" below. Ventilation is very important with this species, and many people have lost tarantulas due to the poor ventilation. These tarantulas need higher humidity than most other species as well, making ventilation even more important! If the air in the tank is damp and stale, molds can grow, making it a dangerous environment for the tarantula. Death can occur from molds growing in the spiders' lungs. Overall, the Pinktoe Tarantula can be an inexpensive and rewarding tarantula species to keep in captivity.
ADULT SIZE
3-5 inches
ENCLOSURE
Adults can live in a 10 to 40-gallon tank, depending on the number of tarantulas. This Avicularia species can be kept communally in a large, well-planted enclosures with many hiding spots and broad-leaved plants. There should be little or no cannibalism, especially if the tarantulas are about the same size. Height is more important than floor space.
SUBSTRATE
2 to 3 inches of peat moss, potting soil, or wood chips.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
Temperature 75-85F
Humidity 75-85%
FOOD/WATER
They eat crickets,roaches and other small insects and vertebrates
Feed 1-3 crickets a week
Provide a shallow water dish
HEATING
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LIGHTING
No lighting, lighting is harmful to tarantulas
This species of pinktoe tarantula, known simply as the Pinktoe Tarantula, is common, docile, beautiful, and can be speedy. Although generally easy to rear, they can become more of a challenge if more than one are kept together in a enclosure. Unlike other tarantulas, the Pinktoe Tarantula may be kept socially, if provided with certain conditions detailed under "Housing" below. Ventilation is very important with this species, and many people have lost tarantulas due to the poor ventilation. These tarantulas need higher humidity than most other species as well, making ventilation even more important! If the air in the tank is damp and stale, molds can grow, making it a dangerous environment for the tarantula. Death can occur from molds growing in the spiders' lungs. Overall, the Pinktoe Tarantula can be an inexpensive and rewarding tarantula species to keep in captivity.
ADULT SIZE
3-5 inches
ENCLOSURE
Adults can live in a 10 to 40-gallon tank, depending on the number of tarantulas. This Avicularia species can be kept communally in a large, well-planted enclosures with many hiding spots and broad-leaved plants. There should be little or no cannibalism, especially if the tarantulas are about the same size. Height is more important than floor space.
SUBSTRATE
2 to 3 inches of peat moss, potting soil, or wood chips.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
Temperature 75-85F
Humidity 75-85%
FOOD/WATER
They eat crickets,roaches and other small insects and vertebrates
Feed 1-3 crickets a week
Provide a shallow water dish
HEATING
???
LIGHTING
No lighting, lighting is harmful to tarantulas
