Brazilian Pink Bird-Eating Spider (scientific name: Pamphobeteus platyomma) is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. Adults have a body length of 20-22+ centimeters and their chest and legs are blue while their abdomen is red, with a black Christmas tree pattern in the middle, which is highly contrasting and charming. Like other species of the genus Pamphobeteus, the larger the male, the more beautiful the color, and the larger the female, the more inclined to black or brown. The reason why it is called "Brazilian Pink" is because the adult male of this species is very stunning pink.
Best temperature: 25℃-28℃
Best humidity: 70%-80%
Recommended substrate: peat, coconut brick
Lifestyle: terrestrial, burrowing
Aggression level: some, whether they kick hair: sometimes
Brazilian Pink Bird-Eating Spider platyomma, subfamily Theraphosinae, is native to the Central American region. The adult male of Brazilian Pink Bird-Eating Spider is a stunning pink color, hence the name "Brazilian Pink". All species in this genus are also famous for their difficulty in breeding. Even if successful, the number of offspring produced is limited. In comparison, Lasiodora genus, which is also large-sized, can produce thousands of 1 cm-sized spiderlings in one breeding, while Pamphobeteus genus can only produce around 100 large-sized juveniles. The individuals that start feeding are already 2-3 cm in size.
Experienced individuals who enjoy raising pet bird-eating spiders suggest keeping the Brazilian Pink Bird-Eating Spider (scientific name: Pamphobeteus platyomma), which is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. They have a body length of 20-22+ centimeters and their chest and legs are blue while their abdomen is red, with a black Chr. They have a certain level of aggressiveness, and their actions are either fast or relatively difficult to raise, so it is not recommended for inexperienced enthusiasts to purchase them.
1. Cachexia
When you find that the spider's body becomes dull and the skin starts to become yellow and dry, it is likely that cachexia has occurred. This condition is usually caused by poor feeding and long-term malnutrition.
2. Enteritis
In contrast to cachexia, this condition occurs when the spider is overfed. Constantly feeding the spider or feeding it with food at a low temperature can cause bloating and abdominal pain, eventually leading to enteritis.
3. Hemiplegia
Spiders do not require a high environmental temperature, but when the temperature is too high, especially in the summer, with high humidity and the spider's cage far from the ventilation hole, the spider may become heat stroke-like with paralyzed legs and become hemiplegic.
4. Constipation
Constipation is mostly caused by a lack of water. In addition to food, spiders also need water. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the water in the food will not be sufficient for the spider's hydration needs.
5. Black Decay Disease
If a spider does not eat or move, its mental state deteriorates, and black decay-like ulcers appear on the abdomen, which is a manifestation of the spider's black decay disease. The cause of this condition is stagnant water and stale food. If a spider eats food contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, it may contract black decay disease, which can lead to death.
6. Mold Disease
Especially in the southern regions, the hot and humid weather in summer can easily lead to bacterial invasion of the spider's body surface. The spider's joints become stiff, and its body becomes damp, creating an environment where bacteria thrive and causing mold spots to appear on the spider.
7. Parasites
Parasites can be considered the most disgusting disease for spiders. If they are small insects, it's not too bad, but if there are aggressive parasites crawling on the spider's body, it looks extremely disgusting. Besides disturbing the spider's rest, these parasites might also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and threatening the spider's life.
When rearing, attention should be paid to maintaining a certain level of humidity because bird-eating spiders from tropical rainforest environments usually cannot tolerate overly dry conditions. At the same time, a thicker substrate can be provided as they may engage in some digging activities. Of course, artificial hiding places can also help them adapt well. It is recommended to use moist peat soil/coconut fiber/clay as the substrate, and breadworms, mealworms, cherry cockroaches, and Dubia cockroaches are suggested as feed (when they reach a certain size, feeding with long tweezers is recommended).
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