Avicularia avicularia (Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula)

Avicularia avicularia (Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula)

Avicularia avicularia is one of the original hobby staples. Native to a huge range across northern South America and Trinidad, this medium-sized New World arboreal builds thick silky tube retreats up high and is one of the more forgiving arboreal species to keep. Not flashy by today's standards, but there is a reason it has been in the hobby for decades. Grab this New World arboreal tarantula for sale today if you want the classic pink toe that started it all.

Why do hobbyists keep Avicularia avicularia?

Classic Pink Toe Look: The dark velvety body with bright pink toe pads on every leg is the look that defined pink toe tarantula for a generation of keepers. Still one of the most recognizable tarantulas out there.

Arboreal Heavy Webber: Builds a thick silky tube retreat at the top of the enclosure and will fill any anchor points you give it.

Great Display Species: Once it claims a spot and builds its retreat, it usually stays visible near the entrance. Not a species that hides away.

Docile Temperament: Docile by arboreal standards. Still fast and can jump when startled, but far less defensive than most Old World tarantulas. A staple recommendation for first-time arboreal keepers.

How should Avicularia avicularia be kept?

Enclosure: Arboreal setup with cork bark, foliage, and anchor points. Roughly 2× the leg span as the footprint and 3× the leg span as the height. Good ventilation is critical. The enclosure should be taller than it is wide to give this arboreal room to build up high.

Temperature: 65 to 75 degrees F with stable conditions. Stable room temperature is more important than hitting an exact number.

Humidity: Moderate to high humidity with slightly moist substrate and strong cross ventilation. Keep the substrate from going bone dry, and always provide a water dish. Slightly moist is the goal, never soggy.

Water: Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.

Diet: Feed 2 to 3 appropriately sized insects once a week, no larger than the length of the tarantula's carapace (head). For spiderlings, placing prey directly onto the webbing often improves feeding consistency.

Temperament: Docile but fast-moving. Will retreat quickly when disturbed rather than posture defensively.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

Captive Bred: All our animals are 100% captive bred. No wild-caught animals, ever.

Sling Care: Avicularia slings are not forgiving. Adults are more forgiving but slings are sensitive. Keep slings in smaller enclosures with proper ventilation and consistent moisture. Never let the enclosure go bone dry or stay soaking wet.

Color Change Throughout Life: Spiderlings start with a blue-toned body that matures into the dark velvety adult. The pink toe pads develop with each molt.

Add this New World arboreal tarantula for sale to your collection today.

Listing Notes

This listing includes multiple size options. Animals are unsexed, there is approximately a 50/50 chance of male or female on most species.