Lasiodora parahybana

NAME: Lasiodora parahybana
COMMON NAMES: Salmon Pink Birdeater
ORIGIN: Brazil
ADULT SIZE: 10 to 11 inches
TEMPERATURE: 75 to 85 degrees
HUMIDITY: 65% - 75%
TEMPERAMENT: Active, semi-defensive
TYPE: Terrestrial
LIFESPAN: 10-15 years
BREEDING DIFFICULTY: Easy
EGG SAC SIZE: Up to 2000

NOTES: This species is the second or third largest tarantula there is, rivaling T. blondi in size. Due to their enormous size, rapid growth rate and active behavior they do best in a larger tank. They are poor climbers and should not be given too much height in their enclosure, but a variety of surfaces for basking will be taken advantage of as these spiders spend much of their time out and about and make wonderful display specimens. These spiders are slow moving and though some people consider them relatively handleable, they can be moody - kicking hairs more often than biting. However, with fangs up to an inch in size one must consider the mechanical damage a bite can inflict before deciding to handle this species.