Scientific Name: Lasiodora Parahybana (Mello-Leitão, 1917)
Synonyms: NIL
The Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula is a relatively large spider originating from north-eastern Brazil, hence its common name. This spider typically grows to a leg span of 20 cm (8 in), although occasionally exceptional specimens can reach leg spans of 25 cm (10 in). Large females can weigh upwards of 100 grams. This tarantula is one of the largest in the world, often cited as the second or third largest (after the Theraphosa blondi and Theraphosa Apophysis). In the wild the Brazilian salmon pink tarantula has even been known to prey on some small snakes. The species was discovered and first described in 1917 by zoologist Cândido Firmino de Mello-Leitão in the vicinities of the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba, where it is endemic.
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| Picture: Adult photo of Lasiodora Parahybana |
They are popular as pets in the tarantula keeping hobby today, although not recommended for beginners, as they are fast, large, and will possibly kick urticating bristles if aggravated. Not quick to bite, however, this species is considered somewhat 'handleable' in the hobby, but its fangs (in adults and sub-adults), which often reach up to one full inch, are capable of medically significant mechanical damage.
General Information
Regions Found: North-eastern Regions of Brazil
Type: New World Terrestrial (Floor Space is more important then height)
Lastingness: Mature in 2 Years
Adult Size: 10 Inches
Temperament: Aggressive and Defensive (But not a Quick to bite, handleable)
Urticating Hairs: Yes
Venom Potency: Moderate
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.A good retreat is may required.
Temperature: 25-28 °C (77-82.4 °F)
Humidity: 70%
Special Requirements: No Special Requirement
Experiences Needed: Moderate (For Moderate->Advance->Expert)
Breeding Difficulty: Easy
Egg Sac Size: Up to 2000
Danger to Male: Potential sexual cannibalism
Diet: Slings: Pinhead Crickets or Meal worms. (Meal worms must have to cut into two)
Larger specimens: Crickets, Meal worms, Pinky, Roaches, or Other Large Insects.
Recommended Pet Supplies
- An appropriately sized Terrarium/Vivarium/Aquarium depending on sizes
- Substrate (3 to 4 inches thick of peat moss/coco peat/potting soil etc.. for larger specimen)
- Heating equipment ie heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats
- Large shallow water dish as it maybe drinks from it and it help to control the humidity. (All tarantulas that have at least a 3 inches leg span may drink from a shallow, wide water dish. Pebbles may be put for safety)
- Decorations and hiding places (e.g. drift wood, stone or ornamental features)
- Live-food (NOT for Slings (Spiderlings) as it may injured your T, Half Dead or Cut Meal worm is recommended)
Remarks
- Simple mist the T everyday and feed once or twice a week.
- Considered as a Top 10 BEGINNERS Tarantula Due to Docile and Calm Temperament
- Even though these specimen may be docile and calm. It is suggested to do a bit research as it may benefit both you and your future T. =)
Source: Internet, Wikipedia, Wiki pets
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