Avicularia avicularia
✓ VerifiedCommon Pink Toe, Guyana Pink Toe
Luis Alejandro Cisneros, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-6 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
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small arboreal vial
Juvenile
5x5x8"
Adult
8x8x12" or 10 gallon vertical
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber
Depth
2 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 3-4 days
Juvenile
Twice per week
Adult
Once per week
Prey Size
Flying insects, crickets
What keepers actually do
Tarantuverse keepersEvery 5 days
Median across 6 keepers · 9 animals · 97 logged feedings
Observed across all life stages, so slings and adults are combined. This describes what keepers log — it isn’t a recommendation.
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate to heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
docile, skittish
Care Guide
Classic arboreal species with distinctive pink tips on feet. Requires excellent cross-ventilation to prevent stagnant conditions. Can jump and may spray feces as defense. Creates tube web retreats. Good ventilation is critical for this species.
⚠️ 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
26
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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