The oil pink foot spider is 14-15 cm long as an adult, and their young bodies are light blue, which appears shiny under sufficient light. So under the flash, they always look so dazzling. Adult individuals have a blue-green chest armor, paired with a red abdomen, covered with a layer of purple hair, which appears colorful. No wonder they are described as "oil paint" for their heavy makeup.
Whenever, they are one of the most popular and best-selling pet bird-catching spider species. However, it is worth noting that as a member of the Avicularia genus, they are sometimes very fragile, so close attention should be paid to controlling the humidity and ventilation of the feeding box during feeding. Otherwise, they will die in front of you. The suitable temperature is 26-28℃, and the suitable humidity is 85%. It is recommended to use moist peat, coconut brick, and clay as the substrate.
Although they have gradually become popular, the demand is always greater than the supply, and the production of the Avicularia genus is not high, so their prices are always at a high level. Of course, they are definitely worth it.
The oil paint pink toes spider (Latin name: Avicularia versicolor), also known as the Martinique pink toes spider, is native to the tropical rainforests of Martinique Island, an overseas province of France. It is one of the most famous and popular pet bird-eating spider species, a classic among classics, and one of the most representative species in the entire Avicularia genus.
Loved by climbing pet enthusiasts, the Oil Pinkfoot tarantula is one of the most representative species in the entire Avicularia genus. Whether they are juveniles or adults, they resemble a beautiful piece of artwork and attract admiration wherever they go.
1. Emaciation disease
When you find that the spider's body surface becomes dull, the skin starts to become dry and yellow, it is likely that emaciation disease has occurred. This disease is generally caused by poor eating habits and long-term malnutrition.
2. Intestinal inflammation
On the contrary, this is due to overeating. If the owner keeps feeding the spider, or feeds it with food at a low temperature, the spider may develop bloating and abdominal pain, which can eventually lead to intestinal inflammation.
3. Hemiplegia
Spiders do not require a high environmental temperature. However, 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, the spider may suffer from heatstroke, resulting in partial paralysis.
4. Constipation
Constipation is mainly caused by not drinking enough water. In addition to food, spiders also need water. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the spider will not get enough water to meet its needs.
5. Black rot disease
Apathy, decreased vitality, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions in the abdomen indicate black rot disease. The cause of this condition is eating and drinking stale food and water, which can cause the spider to be infected with black rot disease, and in severe cases, it can lead to death.
6. Mold disease
Especially in the southern regions, the hot and humid weather in summer makes it easy for bacteria to invade the surface of spiders. The spider's joints become stiffer, and its body becomes more moist, providing a favorable environment for bacteria to survive and reproduce, leading to the formation of mold spots on the spider's body.
7. Parasites
Parasites are probably the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it is a small insect, it is still manageable, but when a rampant parasite crawls on the spider's body, it looks extremely disgusting. Not only does it affect the spider's rest, but it may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and posing a threat to the spider's life.
If you keep spiders at home, you can catch a spider in your home for feeding. Generally, it is unlikely to catch poisonous spiders at home, so you can rest assured to keep them. Of course, there are many venomous spiders available for purchase on the market. Spiders have a relatively diverse diet and like to eat various types of insects, such as various kinds of crystal insects. So, how often should spiders be fed? Spiders have a strong ability to endure hunger and can survive without eating anything for a month. The frequency of feeding spiders is related to their size. The larger the spider, the less frequent the feeding. The size of the insects fed should be about one-third of the spider's body length. If they are too large, the spider can easily be overfed. The space for keeping spiders does not need to be too large because spiders themselves are not big in size. Spiders do not like bright places, so it is best to choose a dark place for keeping spiders.
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