Iridopelma hirsutum
✓ VerifiedBahia Scarlet, Bahia Scarlet Birdeater
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
docile, skittish
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75–82°F
(24–28°C)
Humidity Range
75% - 85%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small arboreal vial, cross-ventilated
Juvenile
6x6x10" vertical
Adult
12x12x18" vertical enclosure
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber, slightly moist
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 3-4 days
Juvenile
Twice per week
Adult
Once per week
Prey Size
Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
docile, skittish
Care Guide
**Bahia Scarlet** — A striking arboreal species endemic to Bahia state, Brazil. Slings display vivid scarlet-red coloration on the abdomen that fades with age to rich orange-brown tones. Related to *Avicularia* and requires similar cross-ventilated, vertical enclosure setup. Humidity should be high but air circulation is critical — stagnant humidity is fatal. Provide cork bark tubes or driftwood for webbing anchor points. A rarer species in the hobby, increasingly popular as captive breeding programs expand.
⚠️ 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
1
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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