Pink Zebra Feet Spider (scientific name: Eupalaestrus campestratus) is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is a beautiful, large, and docile pet bird spider species from the grasslands of the Pampas in South America. Once considered a classic species among pet bird spider enthusiasts. It is covered in pink hair and has golden stripes on its feet, making it a fascinating species.
Chinese name: 粉红斑马脚
Latin name: Eupalaestruscamperstratus
Subfamily: Theraphosinae
English name: Pinkzebrabeauty
The name Pink Zebra Feet comes from the pink hair that covers their adult body, combined with the dark black color, they look like a very cool large hairy spider. Like other species in the same genus, their young juveniles do not have any color, they are only gray-white, usually they need to grow to more than 3cm to gradually show colors; and they almost completely show the color of the adult individuals when they are over 6cm.
It is recommended to keep it for people who love climbing pets. Their small juveniles will still do some digging, and if they are provided with thick substrate, you can observe them digging and building nests. Larger individuals usually no longer actively dig, and they prefer to accept a ready-made cave.
1. Marasmus Disease
When you notice that the spider's body becomes dull and the skin starts to dry and turn yellow, it is likely that marasmus disease has occurred. This condition is usually caused by the spider not eating well and suffering from malnutrition.
2. Enteritis
In contrast to marasmus disease, enteritis is caused by overeating. If the owner keeps feeding the spider or feeds it with food at a low temperature, it can cause bloating and abdominal pain, eventually leading to enteritis.
3. Partial Paralysis
Spiders do not require a high environmental temperature, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer when it is hot and humid, and the spider's cage is far from the ventilation opening, the spider can suffer from heatstroke-like symptoms, and its legs can become paralyzed, resulting in partial paralysis.
4. Constipation
Constipation is mostly caused by lack of water. In addition to eating, spiders also need to drink water. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the spider cannot get the water it needs.
5. Black Necrosis
If a spider does not eat or move, has decreased alertness, and black ulcerative lesions appear on its abdomen, it is a manifestation of black necrosis. This condition is caused by consuming contaminated water and food, which can lead to black necrosis and even death.
6. Mold Spot Disease
Especially in the south, during the hot and humid summer weather, spiders' bodies are susceptible to bacterial invasion. As the joints of the spider become stiffer and the body becomes damp, bacteria thrive in this environment, causing mold spot disease.
7. Parasites
Parasites are perhaps the most disgusting disease for spiders. If there are small insects, it is fine, but aggressive parasites can crawl on the spider's body, which is very disgusting. This not only affects the spider's rest, but may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and threatening the spider's life.
It is recommended to use slightly damp peat, coconut bricks, or clay as the substrate. It is also a typical terrestrial pet bird spider species. However, their small juveniles will still do some digging. If you provide a thick substrate, you can observe them digging and building their nests. Larger individuals usually no longer actively dig, and they prefer to accept a ready-made burrow. Artificial hiding places, such as a flower pot or a piece of driftwood, are also welcomed by them as nests.
For beginners, provide about 5 inches of cultivating soil for them to dig tunnels and make nests, or place a tree hollow for them to hide in. Don't forget to put a small dish of water for them to drink.
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