Lasiodora parahybana
(Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird Eater)
The Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird Eating Tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana) is one of the most popular tarantula species kept as pets due to their enormous size, raw beauty and relative ease of captive breeding. It is considered the third largest tarantula species in the world after the Theraphosa blondi and Theraphosa apophysis. Originating from the east part of the Northeastern Region of Brazil, this spider typically grows to a leg span of 20 cm, although occasionally specimens have been recorded to reach a leg spans of 25 cm. Large females can weigh upwards of 100 grams. They are not recommended for beginners, as they are large, fast tarantulas that are capable of kicking urticating hairs if provoked. In the wild the Brazilian salmon pink tarantula has even been known to prey on the deadly fer-de-lance pit viper snake. Salmon Pink's make fantastic display tarantulas that spend a lot of time out in the open exploring and hunting to try and satisfy its enormous appetite.
REGION
North-eastern regions of Brazil
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
25-28 °C
HUMIDITY
70%
TEMPERAMENT
Sometimes aggresive/defensive but not quick to bite
GROWTH SPEED
Extremely fast growing reaching maturity in 2 years
AVERAGE SIZE
up to 25cm
LONGEVITY
Up to 30 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes and are particularly painful
VENOM POTENCY
Not very painful but fangs can reach 2.5cm in length
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Easy
EGG SAC SIZE
Up to 2000
DANGER TO MALE
Potential sexual cannibalism
REGION
North-eastern regions of Brazil
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
25-28 °C
HUMIDITY
70%
TEMPERAMENT
Sometimes aggresive/defensive but not quick to bite
GROWTH SPEED
Extremely fast growing reaching maturity in 2 years
AVERAGE SIZE
up to 25cm
LONGEVITY
Up to 30 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes and are particularly painful
VENOM POTENCY
Not very painful but fangs can reach 2.5cm in length
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Easy
EGG SAC SIZE
Up to 2000
DANGER TO MALE
Potential sexual cannibalism