Avicularia purpurea
✓ VerifiedPurple Pinktoe, Ecuador Pinktoe
original: R. C. West processed: P. Coxhead, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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°F - 82°F
(24°C - 28°C)
Humidity Range
75% - 85%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small arboreal vial, cross-ventilated
Juvenile
6x6x10" vertical
Adult
12x12x18" or taller vertical enclosure
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber, kept 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
**Purple Pinktoe** — A stunning arboreal species with deep purple-blue coloration on the body and vivid pink toes. Care is very similar to *A. avicularia* — requires a well-ventilated vertical enclosure with plenty of anchor points for webbing. Cross-ventilation (top and sides) is essential to prevent stagnant conditions that can be fatal. Does not flick urticating hairs but may spray defensive feces when threatened. Fast mover. Requires consistent high humidity but must not be kept in stagnant air. Provide a cork bark tube or artificial plant structure for webbing anchor.
⚠️ 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
5
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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