| 🔔 Special Notices |
This is an arboreal, climbing tarantula that benefits from vertical enclosures and good airflow. For care tips, enclosure setups, feeding routines, and real examples of how I personally keep Avicularia species, check out my YouTube channel below.
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| 🛠️ Care Details |
| 🌡️ Temperature |
75–85°F (24–29°C). Consistent warmth promotes healthy growth and regular molts. |
| 💧 Humidity |
Around 75–80% with strong ventilation. Moist but never stagnant conditions. |
| 🏠 Housing |
| Babies |
Small arboreal vial or enclosure ~5" tall × 2" diameter with cross-ventilation and web anchors. |
| Juveniles |
Upgrade to a 7–8" tall arboreal enclosure once over ~2". |
| Adults |
12–16" tall enclosure with cork bark, foliage, and climbing space. |
| 🍽️ General Diet |
| Crickets and roaches (Dubia, Red Runner, Lobster). Babies take baby crickets or small roaches. If prey is too large, pre-kill and remove leftovers. We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein. |
| 📊 In-Depth Facts |
| 🕷️ Scientific name |
Avicularia jurensis |
| 📛 Common name(s) |
Jurensis Pinktoe, Peru Purple |
| 📍 Locale |
Peru |
| 🏷️ Category |
Arboreal, climbing, web-oriented |
| 📏 Size |
~7" - 8" DLS max |
| 🪶 Urticating hairs |
They do not kick urticating hairs. |
| ⏳ Growth rate |
Moderate |
| 🧭 Life span |
Females ~10–12 years, males ~3–4 years |
| 🎯 Recommended levels |
Beginner • Intermediate • Advanced |
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| ⚠️ Safety Disclaimer |
Safety Disclaimer: Experiencing a tarantula bite is an extremely rare occurrence, and it's important to note that there have been NO recorded fatalities due to a tarantula bite. The venom potency varies across species, with Old World tarantulas having stronger venom than their New World counterparts.
If you happen to get bitten, which is unlikely, the key is to stay calm. In most cases, the discomfort is temporary and subsides within a few minutes to a few hours. However, bites from species with more potent venom may result in symptoms lasting up to a week.
Please be aware that I cannot assume responsibility for bites. Tarantula handling should be done at your own risk. In my 13 years of experience with these creatures, I have only been bitten once, by a species with highly potent venom. While the experience was painful, the symptoms had completely disappeared after a week.
Handle tarantulas responsibly, and always prioritize your safety and the well-being of the tarantula. |
