Avicularia juruensis
✓ VerifiedPeruvian Pink Toe, Jurua Pink Toe
original: R. C. West processed image: Peter Coxhead, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4.5-5.5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
docile
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72°F - 82°F
(22°C - 28°C)
Humidity Range
65% - 75%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small arboreal vial (cross-ventilated)
Juvenile
5x5x8" vertical
Adult
10x10x16" vertical
🪨 Substrate
Type
moist coco fiber (base only)
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 4-5 days
Juvenile
Once per week
Adult
Every 1-2 weeks
Prey Size
Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Not Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
docile
Care Guide
**Peruvian Pink Toe** — A mid-sized Avicularia from the western Amazon basin. Grey-black body with contrasting pink toe pads. Taxonomy within the Avicularia genus has been revised extensively in recent years — verify current classification if sourcing.
Care mirrors other Avicularia: cross-ventilated enclosure, light misting, moist substrate base, vertical space with cork or plants. Good feeder and active species. Typically more visible than many tarantulas due to arboreal habits — often rests exposed on cork bark or inside its tube web anchor.
Docile and calm. An excellent addition to any arboreal collection, particularly for keepers wanting Avicularia representation from different geographic regions.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species has urticating hairs that can cause irritation if handled. Use caution during maintenance.
Venom Potency
Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, though reactions may vary.
Species Statistics
4
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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