PINK TOE TARANTULA  

• Native to tropical areas of Brazil, Trinidad, Guyana, French Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela, and throughout the Amazon Basin.
• Each species comes in a wide range of vibrant colors.
• Arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time up off the ground.
• Each species ranges in size with some species being as small as 2”–3” and some getting as large as 5”-6” with males being smaller.
• Life span varies between species but males are always much shorter lived. 

Diet

Small spiderlings (slings) will eat pinhead crickets. As they grow they can eat larger sized prey. Dubia, and other types of feeder roaches, are good feeder options as well. Small slings (1/4-1/2” or less) can be fed as often as two to three times per week. Larger slings (1/2” and above) can be fed once per week, while adults can be fed as few as every three to four weeks.

Depending on your feeding schedule, be sure to feed an appropriately sized meal and remove any uneaten insects the following day. A good general rule of thumb to deternine appropriate meal size is the insect should be about the same size as the tarantula’s abdomen. As with any pet, never feed any insects that have been found. Use only insects specifically bred as feeders. A healthy weight for a tarantula is same size abdomen (butt) as carapace (head).

Housing  

Slings can become very stressed if kept in too large of an enclosure and will often die if they are moved to a larger enclosure too soon. Slings should be housed in small condiment cups or deli cups until they nearly outgrow it. When they outgrow their enclosure they should be moved to a slightly larger one until they reach at least a few inches in leg span, then they can be moved into their final adult sized enclosure. Adults of this species can comfortably be housed in 12x12x18 tall enclosure. Enclosure size should be three times the tarantula’s body length in height.

The bedding should consist of a minimum of a thick layer (3” min) of either peat moss, coco-fiber &/or a soil-type substrate. Their humidity should range from 60% - 80%. Provide a shallow water dish for adults. Slings and smaller T’s should be misted every 2-3 days (as needed) to provide drinking water for your spider. The substrate should never be swampy and should be allowed to dry completely in between misting. Do not spray the tarantula directly, as it can agitate and stress them. Any tarantula should be given a very shallow water dish as soon as their enclosure will allow it. Offer fake plants and other vertical hide spots as these are arboreal species.

Pink Toe Tarantulas have a wide temperature range and can tolerate in the range of 75-80 degrees during the day with a slight drop at night. Room temperature is usually perfect for them.

Handling & Care

Pink Toe Tarantulas are considered docile and easy to tame, but can move fast. Pink Toe tarantulas are known for spraying a white substance from their abdomen when scared to warn off predators. As they get used to being handled they often stop doing this. If you notice your tarantula lying on its back, it is molting. At this time, remove any uneaten insects and do not touch the tarantula. Molting is a very stressful time for a tarantula where they become very vulnerable. When they are ready to molt they will become lethargic, stop eating, become timid and may begin building a web. You may also notice their abdomen get very large, or they may lose hair on their abdomen just before molting.

Venom

All tarantulas have some sort of venom. Pink Toe Tarantulas have very mild venom, usually causing a reaction that feels similar to a bee sting. Everyone has a different reaction and some people may be allergic. Caution should always be exercised when handling any tarantula.