Bolivian Goliath Pinktoe Tarantula for Sale

The Goliath Pinktoe Tarantula (Avicularia braunshauseni) is the largest of the Avic's and resembles an Avicularia avicularia with red hairy legs. Like the rest of the Avic's this is an arboreal species meaning they live and hunt high up in trees and other plants. These tarantulas look a little dull at first but begin to look amazing when their colours start showing.

Size of a Goliath Pinktoe Tarantula

15 to 18 cm

Feeding a Goliath Pinktoe Tarantula

Just like other tarantulas, Avicularia eat insects, reptiles and small rodents up to their own size. Suitable insects include crickets, moths, beetle larvae (meal worms and superworms), houseflies and cockroaches. Although they may take on rodents and reptiles in the wild it is not recommended you feed them in captivity, for complications may arise such as a fatal bite by the food item itself.

When feeding live foods, although it may be fun, try not to over challenge your Pinktoe by giving it food items that are too large. Stick with something about half the size of the tarantula and remove uneaten food items so they do not cause harm or stress the tarantula.

Avicularia FeedingSpiders usually eat massive amounts post-moult until they are full, this is called power feeding. They will refuse food pre-molt or when ready to lay an eggsack. It usually takes about 1 week to 1 month for Avicularia to accept food after a moult, because of the skin and fang hardening process. You can't really overfeed a tarantula, but this doesn't mean you should overdo it by giving it 50 crickets after a moult; the tarantula will probably end up killing them all and leaving dead ones uneaten. If this is the case then they should be removed to prevent bacteria and mould growth. The other factor is that a plump abdomen is more prone to rupture if this arboreal species falls from a height.

Avicularia are sometimes troublesome to feed as food items will explore terrestrially and go unnoticed. To encourage feeding try to drop the food items near to the tarantula and so that it lands on the web. You will find that a hungry Avicularia will pounce on any meal that falls nearby.

Caging Requirements of Your Goliath Pinktoe Tarantula

Housing/Habitat: Height is much more important than floor space, a substrate should be provided with a variety of plants and branches. Ensure branches are in a stable position and will not fall if the tarantula climbs onto it.  Adult Avicularia can be kept in container that is about 1 cubic foot in size and provided with plenty of ventilation. A small converted aquarium will do perfect if there is enough climbing space for the tarantula. Spiderlings can be kept in small containers such as pill tubs and waxworm tubs slightly larger species can be kept in livefood tubs stood on end to provide the height. Provide some flora for your Pinktoe to reside and build its web. If you want to make your tarantula's home more attractive you may choose to further decorate the enclosure. Avoid sharp edges and rough textures.

Temperature: Between 24 to 30°C

Humidity: Around 85%

Sexing

We do our best to sex your animals correctly. However, we do not guarantee sexing.

Shipping Information

$39.99 for for any number of animals to anywere in the United States only.

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Animal Photos

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