🕷️ Salmon Pink Tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana) Care Sheet

The Salmon Pink Tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana) is one of the largest species in the world — and surprisingly calm for its size!

Difficulty: Confident beginner to intermediate
Lifespan: 10–15 years (females), 3–6 years (males)
Adult Size: 8–10 inches leg span
Enclosure Size: 60 x 45 cm (24 x 18") or larger
Temperament: Skittish but usually docile; can flick urticating hairs

🏠 Enclosure

• Type: Terrestrial with plenty of floor space

• Ventilation: Moderate airflow, avoid stagnant conditions

• Lid: Secure and escape-proof

🌿 Substrate & Décor

• Substrate: 4–6 inches of loose coco fibre, topsoil, or a soil/vermiculite mix

• Décor: Cork bark hide, leaf litter, flat stones

• Enrichment: Room to dig or rearrange surface décor

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Temperature: 24–27°C (75–80°F)

• Night drop: Acceptable to 20°C (68°F)

• Humidity: 65–75%

• Mist lightly or overflow water dish to maintain humidity—avoid soaking substrate

💡 Lighting

• No special lighting required

• Ambient room light is sufficient

• Keep enclosure out of direct sunlight

💧 Water

• Provide a shallow water dish at all times

• Clean and refill regularly to prevent bacterial growth

🥩 Feeding

• Feed appropriately sized prey such as:
  Dubia roaches
  Locusts
  Crickets
  Occasional pinkie mice (adults only, optional)

• Feeding schedule:
  Juveniles: 2–3x per week
  Adults: 1x per week
  Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours

⚠️ Handling & Behaviour

• Not recommended—while generally calm, they can be fast and unpredictable

• May flick urticating hairs when threatened

• Handle only if necessary and with great care

🧼 Cleaning

• Spot clean waste and uneaten prey

• Full substrate change every 4–6 months

• Avoid disrupting the spider unless necessary