These arachnids are the second largest in the world, topping out with a legspan of approximately 12, and perhaps the heaviest in existence. There are two other closely related species to the blondi and they are the theraphoa apophysis pink foot goliath and the theraphosa stirmi burgandy goliath birdeater. Female pink toe tarantulas live up to 10 years, while males live slightly less. Antilles pink patch acanthoscurria antillensis giant blk. Except for the pink patches, these tarantulas are mostly dark brown. Looking forward to learning more about this fascinating creature and raising him to be a big fella.
The most accurate method is always molt sexing, the molt of a female tarantula of appropriate size will have spermatheca and a uterus externus in between the top two sets of book lungs that will appear as a flap that will catch and open if a pin is gently run down this section of the old exoskeleton. The pink toe tarantula has a leg span of 3 12 to 5 inches. Goliath birdeating tarantula smithsonians national zoo. The goliath birdeating spider was named by explorers from the victorian era who first reported them to the western world, and witnessed one eating a hummingbird. The spiders abdomen turns from blue to pink or red and the. Although the goliath birdeater theraphosa blondi is renowned for being the largest spider in the world, some breeders and hobbyists believe otherwise. Native to the mexican region, this tarantula is best known for its bright hues along the patella and carapace. The brazilian pink bloom tarantula pamphobeteus platyomma is a new world bird eater species naturally found in south america. The pinktoed tarantula is found in the amazon basin and on caribbean islands. Housing the pumpkin patch tarantula type of housing. This is a very large new world terrestrial tarantula that comes from brazil, guyana and venezuela. These invertebrates commonly spend their time under fallen logs, leaf litter, or dense ground foliage. Avicularia avicularia scientific name is avicularia versicolor first discovered and identified by linnaeus in 1758. They are velvet black with pink hairs all over their bodies.
The pinkfoot goliath tarantula was described 187 years after the goliath birdeater, therefore its not as. This tarantula is a very good eater as well, and will rarely turn down a cricket, or any other live food item. Brazilian salmon pink bird eater tarantula lasiodora. With a legspan of up to 10 inches, the brazilian salmon pink birdeater is one of the largest tarantulas in the world.
We have some ultra impressive goliath bird eating tarantulas for sale at rockbottom prices. The goliath birdeating tarantula is the largest species in the world. Goliath birdeating spiders are the biggest tarantulas in the world. Brazilian salmon pink birdeater tarantula lasiodora.
Brazilian salmon pink bird eater lasiodora parahybana lp. The brachypelma klaasi also called mexican pink is a tarantula endemic to mexico and can be found in north and central america. However, rather than biting, they choose to flick urticating hairs from a patch on their abdomen. Most of the goliath bird eating tarantulas need approximately 10 years to mature. The zoo brazilian salmon pink birdeating spider belfast zoo. A full grown species can reach a size of 9 to 10 inches with ease. This beautiful tarantula can grow up to 56inches its beautiful color and docile behavior makes it one of the best. The brazilian salmon pink birdeater is a relatively fast growing species, reaching lengths of up to 6 inches in just 1 year. Here, a closeup look at a goliath birdeater tarantula. The goliath birdeater spider is a stealth hunter in south american forests.
The salmon pink brazilian bird eating tarantula spider duration. They dont spin large webs, or burrow much, so make great display tarantulas. Found in northern south america, it is the largest spider in the world. This is definitely not a giant bird eating tarantula. The lasiodora parahybana is most commonly known as the brazilian salmon pink birdeater. Fewer facets of tarantula keeping can cause more excitement and confusion for the novice keeper than premolt. Lasiodora parahybana, the brazilian salmon pink birdeating tarantula, also simply known as.
Coloring may be the best way to identify these tarantulas, but brazilian salmon pink birdeaters. Thes bio dude tank less kits include everything that you need to. A spider has eight eyes but their eye sight is not that. You can see this tarantula actually has a little bit of a bald spot on its. They use their web to make a home, a molting cradle, or to aid in handling food items. The spider is very large and stocky with a hairy, coffeecolored body. Salmon pink birdeater this extremely large tarantula is a must for any collection.
They rarely bite, but they are quick and jump when startled. Brazilian salmon pink birdeater national geographic. The antilles pinktoe tarantula caribena versicolor, also known as the martinique red tree spider or the martinique pinktoe is popular as a spider pet because of its docile character and unique coloration previously placed in the genus avicularia, c. Some new and old genera of south american avicularidae.
They are the largest species of tarantula in the world with a leg span of ten to twelve inches. These spiders arent big so escaping is not going to be a concern with most owners. Known in the pet trade due to their beautiful coloration which consists of black and white stripes on its legs and red urticating hairs. Brazilian salmon pink bird eater tarantula lasiodora parahybana. The brazilian salmon pink birdeater tarantula is a new world species coming from eastern brazil. In the wild, their biome is in brazilian rainforests filled with dense flora. Acanthoscurria antillensis antilles pink patch tarantula. The brazilian salmon pink birdeater lasiodora parahybana is a member of the theraphosidae family of spiders, commonly known as tarantulas. Brazilian salmon pink bird eating tarantula australian reptile park. The pinktoe tarantula avicularia avicularia one of the most rewarding species of tarantula to keep in captivity.
Also my tarantula came damaged with a broken leg and missing a fang. Pterinochilus murinus obtorange baboon tarantulaorange bitey thing stromatopelma calceatum feather legged baboon theraphosa stirmi burgandy goliath bird eater then there are a few i dont know their common names. It is mainly located in brazil, bolivia, colombia, peru, and ecuador and is used to warmer humid conditions. Why not learn about what the pink toe is all about right here. Brachypelma klaasi, popularly known as the mexican pink beauty is a spectacular and rare specie of tarantula. Even with eight eyes, the goliath birdeating tarantula doesnt see much. This tarantula is an active and robust tarantula species. Most of the male goliath tarantulas live up to one year after mating, and females can live as much as 25 years. It makes its home inside deep burrows in marshland or swamps.
The pinkfoot goliath tarantula is a highly desirable and massive tarantula species. Acanthoscurria antillensis was first identified by pocock, 1903 this specie is native to lesser antilles also known as the caribbees this are deep burrowing so better keep your substrate deep, this species is overall brown in color, lighter brown with a copper colored sheen to it. Brazilian red and white birdeater tarantula nhandu chromatus. The brazilian red and white birdeater tarantula also known as the brazilian striped red rump is a large species of new world tarantulas from the rainforests of brazil and some parts of paraguay. Goliath bird eating tarantula care sheet tarantula guide. The pumpkin patch tarantula doesnt need much room at all. The salmon pink birdeater grows at a fast rate, reaching sizes of 7. As the name suggests, you would expect it to be salmon pink, it is in fact dark brown with pink patches on it. A complete tankless bioactive terrarium kit for brazilian salmon pink bird eater lasiodora parahybana tarantula.
Brazilian salmon pink bird eater tarantulas sub adults. With a leg span of up 10 inches, the brazilian salmon pink birdeater is one of the largest. Since the pink bloom is considered a bird eater, they will get relatively large and have a quite. You can get away with a tank that is a maximum of 2. Brachypelma klaasi mexican pink tarantula tarantula hub. It uses the hairs on its legs and abdomen to sense vibrations on the ground or in the air. If you dont have one of these species i highly recommend you look into them. Salmon pink bird eater tarantula and set up for sale roughly 3 to 4 inch leg span recently molt.
Found in northern south america, it is the largest spider in the world by mass 170 g and size 30 cm, but it is second to the giant huntsman spider by leg span. Spinicrus just a regular brown asian tarantula it has a 6 inch leg span which is nowhere near the impressive 12 inch leg span a real giant bird eater would have. While their name has the term birdeating in it, they dont eat birds frequently. A girlfriend of mine ordered a salmon pink bird eater, and the company sent her a freebie second tarantula. The actual body size of the pink salmon tarantula should reach a size of 45 inches and their leg length is less compared to the body size as with other species of tarantula giving them a stocky appearance, their body colouration is a brownish, black colour and their abdomen and legs are covered with red hairs, these hairs can be ejected if the. They live in the deep rainforests of northern south america. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for salmon pink tarantula for sale. This species needs constant supply of water, other keeping requirements are the same as acanthoscurria geniculata. Goliath birdeater tarantula theraphosa blondistirmi. Incidentally, the birdeating reference arose in 1705, when swiss naturalist maria sibylla merian included, in a book on the insects of suriname, a painting of a. This is the point where the tarantula usually stops eating for a bit and prepares its body for the stresses of molting its exoskeleton. This tree spider is a beautiful furry species that is dark black to metallic gray overall with deep violet to reddish hues to the abdomen and leg hairs. Colombian purple bloom bird eater pamphobeteus insignis.
The goliath birdeater theraphosa blondi belongs to the tarantula family theraphosidae. It is native to the rain forests of northern south america. As long as the lid can lock and air holes are too small for them to escape. They are actually the 3rd largest tarantula in the world getting beaten by t. The goliath bird eating tarantula lives in the tropical forests of south america. With over 55 different species, these complete self sustaining, self cleaning eco systems for your tarantula, spider, scorpion, or other invertebrate. Goliath bird eating tarantula for sale reptiles for sale. It is of the first tarantula species to be identified in the new world as the pinktoed tree spider. The bio dudes most complete and in detail species specific bioactive kits yet to date. Pinktoe tarantula, avicularia avicularia pinktoed tree.
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