Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana) is part of the
Species: parahybana.The distribution area comprises the areas of northeastern Brazil. They are found in the tropical forests of South America.
Food Lasiodora parahybana
They are opportunistic hunters and have a voracious appetite, so in the wild they feed on almost anything they can hunt, from insects to birds and lizards. In captivity they can feed on worms, beetles, crickets, grasshoppers and occasionally young rodents or birds.Features Lasiodora parahybana
Lasiodora parahybana was described by Mello-Leitao in 1917. It is one of the largest tarantulas in the world, adult specimens reaching on average 20 cm in length, but in some cases females can also reach 25-28 cm in length and 100 grams. It is a terrestrial species, it does not have very strong venom but can cause quite serious wounds with fangs reaching about 2 cm in length in adult specimens. The coloration is uniform, usually black, and the hindwings are reddish. Hives are quite dangerous, they can cause quite strong reactions. They have an active, semi-aggressive behavior and a life expectancy between 12-15 years.
Terrarium
Since caa is a terrestrial species, the length and width of the terrarium are more important than height, a terrarium 50 cm long, 30 cm wide and 20 cm high is recommended to accommodate an adult specimen. Too high a height of the terrarium is dangerous for the tarantula, because it can climb the walls of the terrarium and after falling it can fracture its abdomen. The recommended optimum temperature is 25-28 m, with a humidity level of 60-70%. Although they take water from their food, it is recommendedto equip the terrarium with a pot of water, to more easily maintain humidity. As a substrate you can use the one made of coconut fiber, it maintains very well the necessary humidity.
Venom
All species of tarantulas possess venom. Although it is not very potent, bites are never placute.De like any species of tarantula and Lasiodora parahybana can be unpredictable and a bite can occur at any time. For these reasons we recommend maximum attention when the tarantula is fed, moved or when its terrarium is cleaned.
It is not recommended to handle tarantula, especially by inexperienced people.
Reproduction Lasiodora parahybana
Lasiodora parahybana reaches maturity around the age of 2 years. They have an accelerated growth rate, growing up to 15 cm in length in a single year. It is a common hobby species and very prolific, a single egg sac can contain an average of 1200 eggs or even over 2000 sometimes. The sac is usually laid 6 months after mating.
