Lasiodora parahybana
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The Brazilian salmon pink (Lasiodora parahybana) is a popular species of tarantula kept as pets in the tarantula keeping hobby today. Originating from Brazil (hence the common name), this spider typically grows to a leg span of 20 cm, although occasionally exceptional specimens can reach leg spans of 25 cm. Large females can weigh upwards of 100 grams. They are not recommended for beginners, as they are fast, large, and will possibly kick off urticating hairs if annoyed. Not quick to bite, however, this species is considered somewhat 'handleable' in the hobby, but its fangs (in adults and sub-adults) are capable of medically significant mechanical damage. In the wild the Brazilian salmon pink tarantula has even been known to prey on the deadly fer-de-lance pit viper snake.
These arachnids can be kept quite easily in a terrarium that measures at least four times its leg span in length. The tarantula loves a humid environment, thriving at relative humidities of between 70-80%. The terrarium should be furnished with a substrate (peat moss or vermiculite are the most popular in the hobby today) and a water dish. Should be kept at temperatures of around 25 °C, and a diet of four to six crickets every two weeks.
[edit] External links
- Lasiodora parahybana and next Lasiodora species in tarantulas gallery.
