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Hirsch's Pinktoe

Avicularia hirschii

AviculariaTheraphosidae

intermediate

Overview

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.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

72-82°F

Humidity

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

Prey size:

Quick Stats

Type

arboreal

Adult Size

4-5 inches

Growth Rate

medium

Native Region

Western Amazon (Peru / Brazil border region)

Temperament

docile but flighty; may bolt or leap

Behavior

Webbingheavy
BurrowingNo
Water DishRequired

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