Avicularia minatrix
✓ VerifiedDwarf Pink Toe, Red Slate Pink Toe, Venezuelan Dwarf Pink Toe
original: J. Huff processed image: Peter Coxhead, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
3-4 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
docile
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72–82°F
(22–28°C)
Humidity Range
65% - 75%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Tiny cross-ventilated arboreal vial
Juvenile
4x4x6" vertical
Adult
8x8x12" vertical
🪨 Substrate
Type
moist coco fiber (base only)
Depth
1-2 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 4-5 days
Juvenile
Once per week
Adult
Every 1-2 weeks
Prey Size
Small prey appropriate to body size
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Not Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
docile
Care Guide
**Dwarf Pink Toe** — The smallest commonly kept Avicularia, reaching only 3-4 inches. A reddish-slate and black body with the characteristic pink toes. Its small size makes it appealing for keepers with limited space who still want an arboreal display animal.
Same care as larger Avicularia but scaled down: small enclosure with excellent cross-ventilation, light misting 2-3x per week, and appropriately scaled prey. Slings are very small — use fruit flies or pinhead crickets.
A. minatrix is one of the less commonly available Avicularia but is increasingly captive-bred. A charming addition to a diverse arboreal collection.
⚠️ 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
3
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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