Avicularia avicularia (Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula)

Avicularia avicularia (Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula)

Avicularia avicularia is one of the hobby staples that keepers have loved for years, known for classic pink toe contrast, heavy webbing, and a very docile disposition. This species has the familiar dark overall coloration paired with bright pink toe tips that made many keepers fall in love with arboreal tarantulas in the first place. Grab this New World tarantula for sale today if you want a classic pink toe species with the familiar common pink toe look that made the group so popular.

Why do hobbyists keep Avicularia avicularia?

• Classic Pink Toe Look: This is the familiar dark-bodied pink toe with bright toe pads that made the group so popular in the hobby.
• Webbing Behavior: This species is a heavy webber and often builds thick retreats in the upper enclosure.
• Great Display Species: Once secure, it can stay visible and rewarding to observe in a proper arboreal setup.
• Docile Behavior: Usually very docile, though still quick and capable of sudden movement like many arboreals.

How should Avicularia avicularia be kept?

• Enclosure: Arboreal setup with roughly 2x the leg span as the footprint and 3x the leg span as the height, with vertical cork bark, foliage, and multiple anchor points for webbing.
• Temperature: Natural conditions are typically around 75-85°F, but this species generally does fine at normal room temperatures as well, so 65-75°F is usually workable for most keepers.
• Humidity: Moderate to high humidity with slightly moist substrate and strong cross ventilation. Avoid stagnant or constantly wet conditions.
• Diet: Feed crickets, roaches, or similar prey no larger than the length of the tarantula's carapace (head). For smaller specimens, placing prey directly onto the webbing often improves feeding response.
• Temperament: Typically very docile, but still fast-moving and capable of jumping when startled.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Younger Specimens: Smaller individuals usually do best in tighter setups where they can establish webbing quickly.
• Ventilation: This species benefits from strong airflow alongside humidity, and stale conditions are usually a bigger issue than slightly drier ones.
• Setup Tip: Vertical cork bark and well-placed anchor points usually improve both security and visibility.

Listing Notes

• This listing includes multiple size options.