Species: Avicularia purpurea
Common name: Purple pinktoe tarantula
Origin: Ecuador and South Africa
Type: Arboreal
Sex: Male
Age: Adult
Size: 1-2cm leg span
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General information :
 
Enclosure: Requires a vertical (tall) terrarium with good cross-ventilation, outfitted with upright cork bark or bamboo for web anchoring.
Temperature: Maintained between 20°C and 26°C.
Humidity: Needs 70% to 80% humidity achieved via proper misting and a water dish, while avoiding stagnant, overly saturated substrate.
Diet: Feeds on appropriately sized insects such as crickets, roaches, and mealworms.