Avicularia avicularia (Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula) 0.75-1"

Avicularia avicularia (Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula)

Avicularia avicularia is one of the original hobby staples. Native to a huge range across northern South America and Trinidad, this medium-sized New World arboreal builds thick silky tube retreats up high and is one of the more forgiving arboreal species to keep. Not flashy by today's standards, but there is a reason it has been in the hobby for decades. Grab this New World arboreal tarantula for sale today if you want the classic pink toe that started it all.

Why do hobbyists keep Avicularia avicularia?

Classic Pink Toe Look: The dark velvety body with bright pink toe pads on every leg is the look that defined pink toe tarantula for a generation of keepers. Still one of the most recognizable tarantulas out there.

Arboreal Heavy Webber: Builds a thick silky tube retreat at the top of the enclosure and will fill any anchor points you give it.

Great Display Species: Once it claims a spot and builds its retreat, it usually stays visible near the entrance. Not a species that hides away.

Docile Temperament: Docile by arboreal standards. Still fast and can jump when startled, but far less defensive than most Old World tarantulas. A staple recommendation for first-time arboreal keepers.

How should Avicularia avicularia be kept?

Enclosure: Arboreal setup with cork bark, foliage, and anchor points. Roughly 2× the leg span as the footprint and 3× the leg span as the height. Good ventilation is critical. The enclosure should be taller than it is wide to give this arboreal room to build up high.

Temperature: 65 to 75 degrees F with stable conditions. Stable room temperature is more important than hitting an exact number.

Humidity: Moderate to high humidity with slightly moist substrate and strong cross ventilation. Keep the substrate from going bone dry, and always provide a water dish. Slightly moist is the goal, never soggy.

Water: Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.

Diet: Feed 2 to 3 appropriately sized insects once a week, no larger than the length of the tarantula's carapace (head). For spiderlings, placing prey directly onto the webbing often improves feeding consistency.

Temperament: Docile but fast-moving. Will retreat quickly when disturbed rather than posture defensively.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

Captive Bred: All our animals are 100% captive bred. No wild-caught animals, ever.

Sling Care: Avicularia slings are not forgiving. Adults are more forgiving but slings are sensitive. Keep slings in smaller enclosures with proper ventilation and consistent moisture. Never let the enclosure go bone dry or stay soaking wet.

Color Change Throughout Life: Spiderlings start with a blue-toned body that matures into the dark velvety adult. The pink toe pads develop with each molt.

Add this New World arboreal tarantula for sale to your collection today.

Listing Notes

This listing includes multiple size options. Animals are unsexed, there is approximately a 50/50 chance of male or female on most species.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Are Avicularia avicularia poisonous?
No. They're venomous, not poisonous. However, because it is a New World arboreal species, the venom carries no medical significance for healthy humans. A bite from our pink toe tarantulas for sale feels roughly like a bee sting.

What do Avicularia avicularia eat?
Our pink toe tarantula eats appropriately sized feeder insects. Feed two to three insects once a week, none larger than the length of the tarantula's carapace. For spiderlings, place prey directly onto the webbing to improve feeding consistency.

Are Guyana pink-toe tarantulas harmful?
Not to people. They're docile by arboreal standards, and far less defensive. The real caution is that they move fast and can jump when startled.

What is the lifespan of Avicularia avicularia?
Female pink-toe tarantulas for sale live roughly 10 to 12 years in captivity. Males live much shorter lives, usually 2 to 3 years, since they stop molting after maturing.

What is the name of the Avicularia avicularia?
Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula. It's one of the original hobby staples, native to a wide range across northern South America and Trinidad. The dark velvety body with bright pink toe pads on every leg is the look that defined "pink toe" for a generation of keepers.

Are Guyana pink toe tarantulas good pets?
Yes. They're a staple recommendation for first-time arboreal keepers and one of the more forgiving arboreal species to keep. They also display well, and usually stay visible near the entrance of the retreat rather than hiding.