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Avicularia rufa – Yellow Banded Pinktoe Tarantula
Avicularia rufa, commonly known as the Yellow Banded Pinktoe, is a beautiful and lesser-seen Avicularia with warm reddish tones, subtle yellow banding, and classic pink toes. Calm, webby, and visually elegant, this arboreal species makes an excellent display tarantula for keepers who enjoy Avicularia behavior and coloration without extreme speed or attitude.
| 🔔 Special Notices | |
| Avicularia species require good ventilation and vertical space to thrive. Avoid stagnant air or overly wet substrate. I strongly recommend watching my care, enclosure setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos to see exactly how I keep and feed my Avicularia species: 👉 Visit the Urban Tarantulas YouTube Channel |
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| 🛠️ Care Details | |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| 💧 Humidity | 75–80% with excellent airflow |
| 🏠 Housing | |
| Babies | Vial up to ~5" tall × 2" diameter with cross ventilation. Free vial available at checkout if requested. |
| Juveniles | 7–8" tall arboreal enclosure with cork bark and anchor points for webbing. |
| Adults | 12–14" tall arboreal enclosure with vertical cork bark, plants, and strong airflow. |
| 🍽️ General Diet | |
| Crickets and roaches (Dubia, Red Runner, Lobster). Babies should receive appropriately sized prey. If prey is too large, pre-kill it before offering and remove leftovers or bolus. We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein. | |
| 📊 In-Depth Facts | |
| 🕷️ Latin name / Scientific name | Avicularia rufa |
| 📛 Common name(s) | Yellow Banded Pinktoe Tarantula |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 75–85°F |
| 💧 Humidity | 75–80% |
| 📍 Locale | South America |
| 🏷️ Category | Arboreal · Webbing species |
| 📏 Size | Females ~5–6" DLS · Males slightly smaller |
| 🪶 Urticating hairs | They do not kick urticating hairs. |
| ⏳ Growth rate | Moderate |
| 🧭 Life span | Females 10–12+ years · Males 3–4 years |
| 🍽️ Feeding | Crickets, roaches |
| 🎯 Recommended levels | Beginner to Intermediate |
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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. |
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