The pink-toed tarantula is a small arboreal tarantula species where females can reach a leg span of 5 inches, while males can reach up to 4 inches.
Fast Facts
- Pink-toed tarantulas can throw their hairs from its body as a form of defense.
- Females can live up to 10-12 years, while males have a shorter life span in captivity.
- These tarantulas are nocturnal and tend to hunt at night for invertebrates, small birds and lizards.
Scientific name |
Avicularia avicularia |
Range | Central & South America |
Conservation status | Not Evaluated |
Diet | Carnivore |
Zoo location | Education Building |
Name | Kirby |