Avicularia Purpurea - Purple Pink Toe (Sling)

Purple Pink Toe Tarantula (Avicularia purpurea)
SIP Code: IL-NW-AR-S-005
Region: Ecuador – lower Andean cloud forests

Lore Fragment
"Beneath the mist-soaked leaves of Ecuador’s cloud forests, a shimmer of violet drifts silently from branch to branch. Avicularia purpurea was once thought to be a myth—too vivid to be real, too calm to be wild."

Collection: Pink Toe Pantheon 

Overview
Avicularia purpurea, known commonly as the Purple Pink Toe, is a captivating arboreal tarantula valued for its satin-like purple iridescence and mild demeanor. Highly visible and slow to startle, this species is ideal for keepers seeking a stunning arboreal centerpiece with lower reactivity.

It is a consistent feeder, webber, and climber, known for building soft aerial retreats among vertical décor and bark structures.

Behavior & Husbandry

Temperament: Calm, responsive, not defensive

Webbing: Light to moderate, elevated anchor points

Speed: Moderate

Recommended For: Arboreal setups focused on color visibility and ease of care

Care Profile

Enclosure Type: Vertical arboreal enclosure

Substrate: Moist mix with vertical cork bark and foliage cover

Temperature: 72–78°F

Humidity: 70–85% with steady airflow

Mature Size: 5–5.5 inches leg span (measured tip to tip)

Growth Rate: Moderate to steady

Feeding Guidelines

Slings: Small pinhead crickets or roach nymphs, 2–3 times per week

Juveniles: Small crickets, twice weekly

Adults: Medium crickets or roaches, weekly

All specimens ship with our Live Arrival Guarantee and are raised under controlled arboreal canopy conditions to maintain vibrance and temperament.

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