Avicularia hirschii (Red Sided Pink Toe Tarantula) *RARE*
Avicularia hirschii (Red Sided Pink Toe Tarantula)
Avicularia hirschii is a very rare pink toe species, known for a red-orange abdomen with a darker central band, bluish leg tones, heavy webbing, and very docile behavior. Babies of this species are especially distinctive because they start off solid pink-orange with a bold black lateral stripe, already heavily resembling the parents instead of looking like a more typical common pink toe. As they mature, they develop the stronger adult contrast, with the back half of the legs taking on a bluish tone while the front half of the body keeps a warmer orange look. Grab this New World tarantula for sale today if you want a classic pink toe species with rarer coloration and a more unusual overall look.
Why do hobbyists keep Avicularia hirschii?
- Unique Spiderling Color: Babies already show the pink-orange and black-striped look that makes this species so recognizable.
- Adult Color Contrast: Mature specimens develop bluish back legs paired with a warmer orange front half of the body.
- Webbing Behavior: This species is a heavy webber and often builds thick retreats in the upper enclosure.
- Docile Behavior: Usually very docile, though still quick and capable of sudden movement like many arboreals.
- Rare species: This species is very rare, so its perfect for collectors looking to round out their collection.
How should Avicularia hirschii be kept?
- Enclosure: Arboreal setup with roughly 2x the leg span as the footprint and 3x the leg span as the height, with vertical cork bark, foliage, and multiple anchor points for webbing.
- Temperature: Natural conditions are typically around 75-85°F, but this species generally does fine at normal room temperatures as well, so 65-75°F is usually workable for most keepers.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity with slightly moist substrate and strong cross ventilation. Avoid stagnant or constantly wet conditions.
- Diet: Feed crickets, roaches, or similar prey no larger than the length of the tarantula's carapace (head). For smaller specimens, placing prey directly onto the webbing often improves feeding response.
- Temperament: Typically very docile, but still fast-moving and capable of jumping when startled.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- Younger Specimens: Smaller individuals usually do best in tighter setups where they can establish webbing quickly.
- Ventilation: This species benefits from strong airflow alongside humidity, and stale conditions are usually a bigger issue than slightly drier ones.
- Setup Tip: Vertical cork bark and well-placed anchor points usually improve both security and visibility.
Listing Notes
- This listing is for an unsexed specimen.
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Avicularia hirschii (Red Sided Pink Toe Tarantula)
Avicularia hirschii is a very rare pink toe species, known for a red-orange abdomen with a darker central band, bluish leg tones, heavy webbing, and very docile behavior. Babies of this species are especially distinctive because they start off solid pink-orange with a bold black lateral stripe, already heavily resembling the parents instead of looking like a more typical common pink toe. As they mature, they develop the stronger adult contrast, with the back half of the legs taking on a bluish tone while the front half of the body keeps a warmer orange look. Grab this New World tarantula for sale today if you want a classic pink toe species with rarer coloration and a more unusual overall look.
Why do hobbyists keep Avicularia hirschii?
- Unique Spiderling Color: Babies already show the pink-orange and black-striped look that makes this species so recognizable.
- Adult Color Contrast: Mature specimens develop bluish back legs paired with a warmer orange front half of the body.
- Webbing Behavior: This species is a heavy webber and often builds thick retreats in the upper enclosure.
- Docile Behavior: Usually very docile, though still quick and capable of sudden movement like many arboreals.
- Rare species: This species is very rare, so its perfect for collectors looking to round out their collection.
How should Avicularia hirschii be kept?
- Enclosure: Arboreal setup with roughly 2x the leg span as the footprint and 3x the leg span as the height, with vertical cork bark, foliage, and multiple anchor points for webbing.
- Temperature: Natural conditions are typically around 75-85°F, but this species generally does fine at normal room temperatures as well, so 65-75°F is usually workable for most keepers.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity with slightly moist substrate and strong cross ventilation. Avoid stagnant or constantly wet conditions.
- Diet: Feed crickets, roaches, or similar prey no larger than the length of the tarantula's carapace (head). For smaller specimens, placing prey directly onto the webbing often improves feeding response.
- Temperament: Typically very docile, but still fast-moving and capable of jumping when startled.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- Younger Specimens: Smaller individuals usually do best in tighter setups where they can establish webbing quickly.
- Ventilation: This species benefits from strong airflow alongside humidity, and stale conditions are usually a bigger issue than slightly drier ones.
- Setup Tip: Vertical cork bark and well-placed anchor points usually improve both security and visibility.
Listing Notes
- This listing is for an unsexed specimen.
