As arboreal species, their speed is certainly much faster than that of terrestrial pet bird-eating spiders, but compared to the lightning speed of arboreal species in magnificent rainforests, their speed can only be considered "running". As a member of the Avicularia genus, one of their skills is to spray white feces when frightened. There is a significant difference in size between males and females, with males rarely reaching 10cm in length when raised in captivity, and females being smaller than other members of the Avicularia genus.
Spider enthusiasts recommend keeping the Puerto Rican Pink Toe Spider. It is suitable for a temperature of 26-28℃ and a humidity of 85%. It is recommended to use moist peat, coconut bricks, or clay as substrate. All species of pink toe spiders are very docile and rarely show aggression, so they are considered suitable for beginners. However, in terms of feeding, be careful not to feed them oversized prey. Generally, it is advisable not to exceed 1/3 of their body size.
1. Emaciation
When you notice that the spider's body becomes dull, the skin starts to dry and turn yellow, it is likely that emaciation has occurred. This condition is usually caused by the spider not eating well and suffering from malnutrition.
2. Enteritis
On the contrary, this condition is caused by overfeeding. If the owner keeps feeding the spider constantly or feeds it with food at a low temperature, it can cause bloating and abdominal pain, eventually leading to enteritis.
3. Hemiplegia
Spiders do not have high environmental requirements, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer when it is hot and humid, if the spider's cage is far away from the ventilation hole, it can cause the spider to suffer from heatstroke-like symptoms, resulting in paralysis of the legs and hemiplegia.
4. Constipation
Constipation is mostly caused by not drinking enough water. In addition to eating, spiders also need to consume water. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the food alone cannot provide the necessary moisture for the spider's body.
5. Black Necrosis
Lack of appetite and activity, black necrotic ulcerative lesions on the abdomen. This is a manifestation of spider black necrosis disease. The cause of this condition is that water and food are not fresh. If the spider eats food with bacteria, it may get infected with black necrosis disease, which can lead to death.
6. Mold Stains
Especially in the south, the hot and humid weather in summer makes it easy for spider's body surface to be invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become stiffer, and the body becomes damp, providing a favorable environment for bacteria to multiply, resulting in the appearance of mold stains on the spider.
7. Parasites
Parasites are probably the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it is small insects, it's not too bad, but those aggressive parasites crawling on the spider's body are extremely nauseating. Besides affecting the spider's rest, they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and threatening the spider's life.
It is recommended to use moist peat moss/coconut soil/clay as the substrate for feeding (pink toe spiders can be water-fed without using coconut soil, only water and bark are placed in the feeding box). It is suggested to place a saturated sponge underneath the bark to prevent excess water and avoid drowning the spiders and cherry roaches when water-feeding. The ideal food choice is cherry roaches. Considering that pink toe spiders are timid species, it is advisable to avoid using larger or potentially harmful feed organisms. It is generally recommended to select food that is no larger than 1/3 of their body size. Too large food may cause them to give up hunting as they are shy species and do not dare to challenge prey larger than themselves. As a member of the pink toe spider species, special attention should be given to their care. Maintaining proper humidity and ventilation are always the key to their well-being.
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