The Avicularia genus itself is the most widespread group of spiders in the Americas and contains about 20 species. This genus was also the very first of the tarantulas to be described by science. This tarantulas are excellent hoppers and have a beautiful coloration from spiderling until adulthood. Most avics have the same caresheets since they are all arboreal and needs a higher humidity.
Avicularia avicularia Caresheet
This is a common, beautiful and a jumpy tarantula. It is a good beginner tarantula since it has a docile temperament. Native to tropical South America: Brazil, Trinidad, Guyana, French Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela, and the Amazon Basin, and therefore require high humidity. The coloration changes as it grows to adult, from dark blue to bluish with reddish coloration at the abdomen. When full grown, the toes become pinkish color where it got its name. A must have tarantula due to its beautiful color and perfect for display.
Common name: pinktoe
Class: Arboreal
Temp/humidity: temperature must be 75 to 85° F. 78 to 82% of humidity. Higher humidity and good ventilation is a must.
Substrate: 3 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermiculate and peat moss.
Feeding: spiderslings eat pinhead crickets and small insects. Adults eat roaches and other flying insects.
Water requirements: For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.
Growth: Medium speed
Size: 4 to 4.5 inches when full grown.
Temperament: are very docile, a little bit nervous and jumpy,
Avicularia braunshaunseni Caresheet
This is the largest among the avics and resembles the avicularia avicularia specie.
Common name: Goliath Pink Toe
Class: Arboreal
Temp/humidity: 80-84°F, 70-75% Humidityy
Housing: spiderlings can be kept on small tall plastic containers since this tarantulas loves creating their web bed on tall trees. For adults, add some branches or live plants on the enclosure. A 15 gallon tank is enough to provide housing for it. Height is more important than floor space for this type of species.
Substrate: 3 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermiculate and peat moss.
Feeding: spiderslings eat pinhead crickets and small insects. Adults eat roaches and other flying insects.
Water requirements: For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.
Growth: Medium speed
Size: 15 to 18cm when full grown
Temperament: Generally calm and docile. A speedy and jumpy tarantula
Avicularia huriana Caresheets
One of the more easily distinguishable Avicularia species and one of the easiest to maintain in captivity.
Common name: Ecuador Pink Toe
Class: Arboreal
Housing: spiderlings can be kept on small tall plastic containers since this tarantulas loves creating their web bed on tall trees. For adults, add some branches or live plants on the enclosure. A 15 gallon tank is enough to provide housing for it. Height is more important than floor space for this type of species.
Substrate: 3 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermiculate and peat moss.
Feeding: spiderslings eat pinhead crickets and small insects. Adults eat roaches and other flying insects.
Water requirements: For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.
Growth: Medium speed
Size: 5 to 6 inches when full grown
Temperament: Generally calm and docile.
Avicularia metallica Careheet
It is similar to the common pink toe and good for beginners due to its docile attitude. It has a nice metallic blue color in the abdomen.
Common name: whitetoe
Class: Arboreal
Temp/humidity: 23.9 to 29.4° C (75 to 85° F), 78 to 82% of humidity. Higher humidity and good ventilation is a must.
Housing: spiderlings can be kept on small tall plastic containers since this tarantulas loves creating their web bed on tall trees. For adults, add some branches or live plants on the enclosure. A 10 gallon tank is enough to provide housing for it. Height is more important than floor space for this type of species.
Substrate: 3 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermiculate and peat moss.
Feeding: spiderslings eat pinhead crickets and small insects. Adults eat roaches and other flying insects.
Water requirements: For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.
Growth: Medium speed
Size: 13 to 15 cm at maturity
Temperament: Docile and fast jumper
Avicularia minatrix
Common name: Red Stripe Pink Toe
Temp/humidity: 23.9 to 29.4° C (75 to 85° F), 78 to 82% of humidity. Higher humidity and good ventilation is a must.
Housing: spiderlings can be kept on small tall plastic containers since this tarantulas loves creating their web bed on tall trees. For adults, add some branches or live plants on the enclosure. A 10 gallon tank is enough to provide housing for it. Height is more important than floor space for this type of species.
Substrate: 3 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermiculate and peat moss.
Feeding: spiderslings eat pinhead crickets and small insects. Adults eat roaches and other flying insects.
Water requirements: For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.
Growth: Medium speed
Size: 4 to 5 inches
Temperament: Generally calm and docile
Avicularia Versicolor Caresheet
Said to be the most beautiful spider in the hobby, The body is covered in hairs ranging from reds to blues and purples. This is a good display tarantula and a bit expensive.
Common name: Antilles Pinktoe
Class: Aboreal
Temp/humidity: 75 to 80° F for the temperature. A Humidity level of 75 to 85% is fine.
Housing: spiderlings can be kept on small tall plastic containers since this tarantulas loves creating their web bed on tall trees. For adults, add some branches or live plants on the enclosure. A 10 gallon tank is enough to provide housing for it. Height is more important than floor space for this type of species.
Substrate: 3 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermiculate and peat moss.
Feeding: spiderslings eat pinhead crickets and small insects. Adults eat roaches and other flying insects.
Water requirements: For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.
Water requirements:
Growth: it has a medium growth rate
Size: 4.5 to 5.5 Inches
Temperament: Skittish ,Docile and nervous.This species flicks urticating hairs.
Great sheets however it would be good to keep the units consistent as not everyone knows that 1" = 2.54cm
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