pinktoe tarantula with enclosure habitat -- $50

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Avicularia avicularia, commonly known as the Pinktoe Tarantula, is a popular, docile, arboreal (tree-dwelling) tarantula from Central and South America, known for its dark body and pink-tipped feet. It's a good choice for beginners due to its calm temperament, but it can jump and has a unique defense mechanism of flicking excrement at threats. They build silk tubes in trees and require an arboreal enclosure with good ventilation and moderate humidity. Appearance: Dark body (black to gray) with purple highlights and distinctive pink toes. Temperament: Generally docile and not skittish, but can be fast and jumpy, especially as juveniles. Defense: Can flick excrement (a "poop-flick up to a few feet away. Venom: Considered mild. Size: Around 4.55 inches.
Care Guide Enclosure: Arboreal setup with vertical space, cork bark, and broad-leafed silk plants for web-building. Ventilation: Crucial, especially for spiderlings, to prevent mold. Humidity: Moderate; mist a corner of the enclosure occasionally and provide a water dish. Avoid excessive moisture. Substrate: Keep slightly moist during youth, drying as they mature. Diet: Crickets, roaches, and mealworms. Maintenance: Spot clean regularly and perform full cleanouts every 6-12 months.

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