Lasiodora parahybana
Lasiodora parahybana, or Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula, is one of the largest tarantula species in the world. It is native to northeastern Brazil and is named for the subtle salmon-pink hairs that cover its dark, robust body, giving it a slightly iridescent, rose-tinted appearance under light.
As a terrestrial tarantula, the Salmon Pink Bird-Eater is known for its impressive size, with leg spans reaching up to 10 inches (25 cm) in adulthood. Despite the dramatic common name, it rarely eats birds, and its diet should consist primarily of large insects.
This species is docile by nature but can be skittish and prone to flicking urticating hairs when disturbed. Due to its fast growth, massive size, and hardiness, it’s popular among hobbyists, though its size requires a spacious enclosure and caution during maintenance.
Lasiodora parahybana, or Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula, is one of the largest tarantula species in the world. It is native to northeastern Brazil and is named for the subtle salmon-pink hairs that cover its dark, robust body, giving it a slightly iridescent, rose-tinted appearance under light.
As a terrestrial tarantula, the Salmon Pink Bird-Eater is known for its impressive size, with leg spans reaching up to 10 inches (25 cm) in adulthood. Despite the dramatic common name, it rarely eats birds, and its diet should consist primarily of large insects.
This species is docile by nature but can be skittish and prone to flicking urticating hairs when disturbed. Due to its fast growth, massive size, and hardiness, it’s popular among hobbyists, though its size requires a spacious enclosure and caution during maintenance.
Lasiodora parahybana, or Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula, is one of the largest tarantula species in the world. It is native to northeastern Brazil and is named for the subtle salmon-pink hairs that cover its dark, robust body, giving it a slightly iridescent, rose-tinted appearance under light.
As a terrestrial tarantula, the Salmon Pink Bird-Eater is known for its impressive size, with leg spans reaching up to 10 inches (25 cm) in adulthood. Despite the dramatic common name, it rarely eats birds, and its diet should consist primarily of large insects.
This species is docile by nature but can be skittish and prone to flicking urticating hairs when disturbed. Due to its fast growth, massive size, and hardiness, it’s popular among hobbyists, though its size requires a spacious enclosure and caution during maintenance.
What's the ideal diet for Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula?
All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. Stick to crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!
How should I keep a Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula?
For this particular creature, you can start with the Terrestrial Terrain small enclosure if under a ¼" - 1.2" Spiderling (sling). When they get to be about 1" in size, you will want to either go to the Terrestrial Terrain Medium, or Terrestrial Terrain Large enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (pneumothorax) then wait a couple of days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week, nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a water dish at all times full, wider and deeper is preferred.
How long could a Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 15+ years, and males not exceeding around 5 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
Some photos provided by iNaturalist, credit to:
Thomaz de Carvalho Callado, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Junior França, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Helio Lourencini, some rights reserved (CC BY)
