Lasiodora parahybana (Brazilian salmon pink birdeater)

Lasiodora parahybana (Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater Tarantula)

Origin: Brazil, South America — particularly the Paraíba region.

Size: 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) leg span, among the largest tarantulas in the world.

Lifespan: Females 12–15 years, males 3–4 years.

Lifestyle: Terrestrial and opportunistic burrower; often stays near its hide or retreat.

Appearance: Massive, heavy-bodied tarantula with a dark base color and long salmon-pink hairs on the legs and abdomen, giving it a striking reddish glow.

Temperament: Generally defensive and known to kick urticating hairs readily when disturbed. Can be fast-moving despite its large size. Not recommended for handling.

Care & Habitat:

Enclosure: Very spacious terrestrial setup with plenty of floor space, a large hide, and 5–6 inches of substrate for digging.

Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil, coconut fiber, or a soil mix.

Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C).

Humidity: 70–80%, with a large shallow water dish and occasional misting.

Diet: Large feeder insects such as crickets, roaches, and mealworms weekly; capable of taking larger prey items like locusts. Juveniles should be fed more often.