Avicularia juruensis — Amazonian Pink Toe (Sling)

A Beautiful Arboreal Species with Elegance and Personality

The Amazonian Pink Toe Sling is a stunning arboreal tarantula that combines attractive colouration, fascinating behaviour, and relatively manageable care requirements. Native to the Amazon rainforest, Avicularia juruensis is prized for its velvety appearance, distinctive pink-tipped feet, and active arboreal lifestyle.

As it matures, this species develops into an elegant display tarantula that spends much of its time constructing webbed retreats among branches and cork bark. Its combination of beauty, visibility, and interesting behaviour makes it a favourite among keepers looking to explore arboreal species.

Whether you're expanding your collection or venturing into arboreal tarantulas for the first time, the Amazonian Pink Toe is a rewarding species to raise from sling to adult.

Why You'll Want This Species

• Beautiful pink-tipped feet and velvety appearance

• Active arboreal species with fascinating web-building behaviour

• Often more visible than many terrestrial tarantulas

• Elegant adult appearance with attractive colour contrasts

• Excellent introduction to arboreal tarantula keeping

• Long-lived and rewarding to raise

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Avicularia juruensis

• Common Name: Amazonian Pink Toe

• Origin: Amazon rainforest regions of Brazil and Peru

• Adult Size: Approximately 12–15 cm leg span

• Temperament: Generally calm, though quick and easily startled

• Lifespan:

  • Females: 10–12 years

  • Males: 3–4 years

Appearance

The Amazonian Pink Toe is admired for its attractive arboreal appearance:

• Dark brown to black body colouration

• Distinctive pink or salmon-coloured toe tips

• Velvety setae covering the legs and body

• Subtle metallic sheen under natural light

Its elegant proportions and contrasting colours make it a standout species in any collection.

Enclosure & Setup Guide (By Life Stage)

Sling

• Enclosure: Small arboreal sling enclosure with height

• Substrate Depth: 2–4 cm

• Setup: Vertical twigs, cork bark, and web anchor points

• Tip: Excellent ventilation is critical for healthy growth

Juvenile

• Enclosure: Small arboreal enclosure

• Substrate Depth: 3–5 cm

• Setup: Cork bark tube, foliage, and water dish

Sub-Adult

• Enclosure: Medium arboreal enclosure

• Substrate Depth: 5–8 cm

• Setup: Multiple climbing surfaces and web attachment points

Adult

• Enclosure: Tall arboreal setup with generous vertical space

• Substrate Depth: 5–10 cm

• Setup Essentials:

  • Cork bark tube or vertical retreat

  • Water dish

  • Artificial or natural foliage

  • Excellent cross ventilation

Ideal Conditions:

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• Humidity: 70–80%

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• Ventilation: High airflow is essential

Feeding Guide

Diet:
Crickets, roaches, flies, and other appropriately sized feeder insects.

Feeding Schedule:

• Slings: 2–3 times per week

• Juveniles: Once per week

• Sub-adults: Every 7–10 days

• Adults: Every 10–14 days

This species typically displays an enthusiastic feeding response and readily accepts prey.

Behaviour & Handling

• Arboreal and highly agile

• Creates extensive webbed retreats

• Often visible near webbing entrances

• May jump when startled

• Handling is not recommended

Its active nature and visible behaviour make it one of the more engaging arboreal species to observe.

Important Considerations

• Venom: Mild (New World species)

• Visibility: Moderate to high

• Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate

• Key Requirement: Excellent ventilation

As with most members of the genus Avicularia, proper airflow is one of the most important factors for long-term success.

Why Start With a Sling?

Starting with a sling allows you to:

• Watch its pink toe colouration develop with each moult

• Observe its web-building behaviour from the beginning

• Gain valuable experience with arboreal tarantula care

• Raise a beautiful display specimen through every stage of growth

Ready to Add an Elegant Arboreal Species to Your Collection?

The Amazonian Pink Toe Sling is perfect for keepers who appreciate beauty, activity, and fascinating natural behaviour.

Secure yours today and enjoy the rewarding experience of raising one of Amazon's most attractive arboreal tarantulas.

Photo credit: Martin Nyffeler, Mirjam Knörnschild, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons