| Special Notices |
Avicularia braunshauseni is a harder-to-come-by Avicularia and one of the most impressive pink toe species out there. They are known for getting massive compared to most Avicularia, with a big, elegant arboreal build and that beautiful pink toe personality people love.
This species is super docile, very showy, and an awesome Avicularia to show off to friends. In my experience, they are easy to work with and can be very handleable when treated calmly and respectfully. They are simply amazing—large, gentle, beautiful, and very rewarding to keep.
Give them a tall, well-ventilated arboreal enclosure with cork bark, anchor points, and room to web. Like most pink toes, airflow is important. I avoid stagnant, overly wet setups and instead provide good ventilation with a slightly humid, clean environment.
For care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos to see how we keep and feed our tarantulas, check out my YouTube channel here:
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| Care Details |
| 🌡️ Temperature |
75–85°F (24–29°C). Warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often, but steady, well-ventilated conditions are more important than pushing heat. |
| 💧 Humidity |
Around 75–80% inside the enclosure with excellent cross ventilation. Avoid swampy, stagnant setups; clean airflow is key for Avicularia. |
| 🏠 Housing |
| Babies |
Vial up to 5 in tall x 2 in diameter with ventilation and small anchor points for webbing. FREE vial at checkout IF requested; not included otherwise. |
| Juveniles |
Juveniles over about 2 in do well in a 7–8 in tall arboreal enclosure with cork bark, foliage, and strong ventilation. |
| Adults |
Adults need a taller 12–16 in arboreal enclosure with excellent ventilation, cork bark, anchor points, and enough room for this large Avicularia to stretch out and web. |
| General Diet |
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🍽️ Crickets + roaches are the staple diet, including Dubia, Red Runner, and Lobster roaches. Babies take baby crickets or small roaches. If prey is too big, pre-kill it by crushing the head, leave it for the tarantula, then remove leftovers or bolus later. For super large specimens, an occasional pinky/hopper mouse or feeder lizard can be offered very sparingly; excess calcium can cause constipation/pooping issues. We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein.
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| In-depth Facts |
| 🕷️ Latin name / Scientific name |
Avicularia braunshauseni |
| 📛 Common name(s) |
Goliath Pink Toe Tarantula, Giant Pink Toe Tarantula |
| 🌡️ Temperature |
75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| 💧 Humidity |
75–80% with excellent ventilation; avoid stagnant wet air |
| 📍 Locale |
Brazil region |
| 🏷️ Category |
Arboreal, heavy webbing retreat builder, docile pink toe species |
| 📏 Size |
Females can reach roughly 6–7+ in DLS and may be the largest Avicularia; males are typically smaller and leggier |
| 🪶 Urticating hairs |
They do not typically kick urticating hairs. |
| ⏳ Growth rate |
Medium; steady growth with good feeding, warmth, and proper arboreal ventilation |
| 🧭 Life span |
Females may live around 10–15 years; males mature sooner and live a shorter adult life |
| 🍽️ Feeding |
Usually a good feeder once settled. Offer appropriately sized crickets or roaches near the web retreat and remove uneaten prey. |
| 🎯 Recommended levels |
Anyone can own this species. It is a great beginner Avicularia for keepers who want a larger, docile, impressive pink toe that is easy to enjoy, easy to show off, and harder to come by. |
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| Safety Disclaimer |
Safety Disclaimer: Tarantula bites are extremely rare, and there are no recorded human fatalities. Venom strength varies by species; Old World tarantulas are usually more potent than New World tarantulas, with Poecilotheria known for especially strong venom. Larger tarantulas may also deliver more venom.
If bitten, stay calm. Most symptoms fade within minutes to hours, though potent species may cause discomfort for up to a week. In 13 years, I’ve only been bitten once, and symptoms were gone after one week.
Handling is at your own risk. I’m not responsible for bites or injuries. Always prioritize your safety and the tarantula’s well-being.
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