Avicularia hirschii
Hirsch's Pinktoe
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
docile but flighty; may bolt or leap
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72–82°F
(22–28°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
12x12x18 inches (vertical)
🪨 Substrate
Type
vertical cork; plants; lightly moist substrate; STRONG cross-ventilation; water dish
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
docile but flighty; may bolt or leap
Care Guide
A distinctively banded Amazonian pinktoe. Species-specific numbers are thin, so care follows the well-documented Avicularia (pinktoe) genus, noted here for honesty. Docile but flighty New World arboreal with mild venom — hands-off to avoid startle leaps and falls. As with all Avics, ventilation is everything: a tall, cross-ventilated enclosure with cork and plants, lightly moist (not wet) substrate, and a water dish. Intermediate.
⚠️ 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
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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