The Bolivian Salmon Pink is one of the largest available arachnids. It
is covered in greyish-black or brown hairs, with long, pinkish hairs on
the legs, chelicerae and some parts of the body. The hairs on the
abdomen of the male may appear slightly more reddish than those of the
female
| Tarantula Information |
| Regions Found: | Argentina and Bolivia
|
| Class: | Terrestrial |
| Longevity: | Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years. |
| Adult Size: | 7-8 |
| Temperament: | sometimes to be defensive
|
| Urticating Hairs: | Yes, Very Irritating |
|
| Venom Potency: | Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting |
| Brachypelma smithi Housing Requirements |
| Tarantula Housing: | Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required, maybe a few in strategic places. |
| Temperature: | 24-28°C (75-86°F) |
| Humidity: | About 55-65% |
| Special Requirements: | No special requirements. |
| Brachypelma smithi Diet |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects |