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Dwarf Pink Toe

Avicularia minatrix

AviculariaTheraphosidae

intermediate
Dwarf Pink Toe (Avicularia minatrix)
original: J. Huff processed image: Peter Coxhead, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

**Dwarf Pink Toe** — The smallest commonly kept Avicularia, reaching only 3-4 inches. A reddish-slate and black body with the characteristic pink toes. Its small size makes it appealing for keepers with limited space who still want an arboreal display animal.

Same care as larger Avicularia but scaled down: small enclosure with excellent cross-ventilation, light misting 2-3x per week, and appropriately scaled prey. Slings are very small — use fruit flies or pinhead crickets.

A. minatrix is one of the less commonly available Avicularia but is increasingly captive-bred. A charming addition to a diverse arboreal collection.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

72-82°F

Humidity

65-75%

Enclosure Sizes

Sling:Tiny cross-ventilated arboreal vial
Juvenile:4x4x6" vertical
Adult:8x8x12" vertical

Substrate

Type:moist coco fiber (base only)
Depth:1-2 inches

Feeding Schedule

Sling:Every 4-5 days
Juvenile:Once per week
Adult:Every 1-2 weeks

Prey size: Small prey appropriate to body size

Quick Stats

Type

arboreal

Adult Size

3-4 inches

Growth Rate

medium

Native Region

Venezuela (Bolívar state)

Temperament

docile

Behavior

Webbingheavy
BurrowingNo
Water DishOptional

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