Avicularia sp. 'Pucallpa' (Mardi Gras Pink-Toe Tarantula) *RARE*

Avicularia sp. 'Pucallpa' (Mardi Gras Pink-Toe Tarantula)

Avicularia sp. 'Pucallpa' is a colorful pink toe locality, known for gold, green, and purple contrast, heavy webbing, and very docile behavior. Spiderlings start with a pink and black coloration and as they grow they gain the gorgeous gold, green and purple coloration that gave rise to the Mardi Gras nickname. Grab this rare pink toe species while they last!

Why do hobbyists keep Avicularia sp. 'Pucallpa'?

• Mardi Gras Coloration: The mix of gold, green, purple, and pink gives this locality a very unusual look.
• Color Change With Growth: Younger specimens start more simply and develop the brighter adult contrast over time.
• 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 is a rare pink toe species great for those looking for a unique species or collectors. 

How should Avicularia sp. 'Pucallpa' 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 the 0.5-0.75" size.