Pinkie Toe Tarantula
Avicularia avicularia
Avicularia avicularia
- -The pink-toed tarantula is native to rainforest regions of northern South America, including Venezuela, northern Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname.
- -The pink-toed tarantula is a small, tree-dwelling tarantula. Females have a leg span of 4.75 inches (11-13 centimeters), while males average closer to 3.5 inches (9 centimeters).
- -The pink-toed tarantula can throw hairs from its body as a form of defense.
- -The tarantulas are active predators, feeding on a variety of invertebrates as well as small vertebrates like mice, frogs and lizards. Tarantulas hunt at night and rely on their large size to subdue prey.
- -Females can live 10-12 years in human care. Males typically have a much shorter lifespan.
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- HERE AT ALAMEDA:
- You can find the pinkie toe tarantula in the education center. You really have to look but you can find it!