Alternatively known as LP or Salmon Pink, the Brazilian Pink Birdeater, belonging to the family of Theraphosidae is said to rank third amongst the tarantula species in the world in terms of size. Their big size and willingness to breed, makes them sought-after as pets.
Size: Its body is about 7 inches (17.78 cm) in length while it has a leg span of 8 to 10 inches (20.32 cm to 25.4 cm). They grow at a fast pace, being about 6 inches (15.24 cm) by the time they are a year old.
Color: They have a greyish-black body with pinkish-red hairs on its leg. The males have a brighter coloration with their abdomen being more reddish.
Other Characteristic Features: The males have longer legs while the females are bigger in terms of weight.
The thick silken egg sac contains about 500 (but can be as many as 2000) eggs which look round and small when hatched.
The spiderlings hatch in sometime and disperse soon after birth.
Their webs are not big enough and unlike most other spider species it is usually not spun for catching preys.
They are docile and do not attack unless provoked or instigated to do so. However, their bite is painful and their fangs are said to be an inch in length. Nevertheless, there has been no known incidence of their venom being poisonous to humans. Instead of biting they sting with their hair that may cause skin irritations. Moreover, their hairs could even result in blindness when it gets into one’s eyes.
| Other names | LP, Salmon pink |
| Lifespan | Males: 3 years; Females: 12 to 17 years |
| Distribution | Tropical rain forests in Brazil |
| Habitat | In the forest floor, burrows, or even under logs, leaves and crevices |
| Diet | Small reptiles and birds, insects and amphibians |
Image Credits: Stlzoo.org, Reptilepark.com.au, Cdn.shopify.com, Lllreptile.com, Homepages.uc.edu, Pinchersandpokies.com,
Beardsleyzoo.org, I.ytimg.com, Jonathansjungleroadshow.co.uk
Alternatively known as LP or Salmon Pink, the Brazilian Pink Birdeater, belonging to the family of Theraphosidae is said to rank third amongst the tarantula species in the world in terms of size. Their big size and willingness to breed, makes them sought-after as pets.
Size: Its body is about 7 inches (17.78 cm) in length while it has a leg span of 8 to 10 inches (20.32 cm to 25.4 cm). They grow at a fast pace, being about 6 inches (15.24 cm) by the time they are a year old.
Color: They have a greyish-black body with pinkish-red hairs on its leg. The males have a brighter coloration with their abdomen being more reddish.
Other Characteristic Features: The males have longer legs while the females are bigger in terms of weight.
The thick silken egg sac contains about 500 (but can be as many as 2000) eggs which look round and small when hatched.
The spiderlings hatch in sometime and disperse soon after birth.
Their webs are not big enough and unlike most other spider species it is usually not spun for catching preys.
They are docile and do not attack unless provoked or instigated to do so. However, their bite is painful and their fangs are said to be an inch in length. Nevertheless, there has been no known incidence of their venom being poisonous to humans. Instead of biting they sting with their hair that may cause skin irritations. Moreover, their hairs could even result in blindness when it gets into one’s eyes.
| Other names | LP, Salmon pink |
| Lifespan | Males: 3 years; Females: 12 to 17 years |
| Distribution | Tropical rain forests in Brazil |
| Habitat | In the forest floor, burrows, or even under logs, leaves and crevices |
| Diet | Small reptiles and birds, insects and amphibians |
Image Credits: Stlzoo.org, Reptilepark.com.au, Cdn.shopify.com, Lllreptile.com, Homepages.uc.edu, Pinchersandpokies.com,
Beardsleyzoo.org, I.ytimg.com, Jonathansjungleroadshow.co.uk
