Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula

Lasiodora parahybana

The Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula, scientifically known as Lasiodora parahybana, is a large and captivating species native to the rainforests of northeastern Brazil. Renowned for its impressive size, it ranks among the largest tarantulas in the world, with a leg span that can reach up to 10 inches. Its coloration is striking, featuring a predominantly dark brown to black body adorned with salmon-pink hairs, particularly on the legs, which lend the species its common name.

This terrestrial tarantula is typically found in forest floors where it creates shallow burrows to reside and hunt. As an ambush predator, it preys on a variety of animals, including insects and small vertebrates. Despite its formidable appearance, the Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula is known for a relatively docile temperament when compared to other tarantulas, making it a popular choice among arachnid enthusiasts.

In terms of reproduction, females are notably larger and can live significantly longer than males, who have a shorter lifespan post-maturity. These tarantulas are also known for their prolific breeding capabilities, with females capable of producing hundreds of spiderlings in a single egg sac. While they are generally non-aggressive, they can kick urticating hairs from their abdomen as a defense mechanism when threatened. Due to their impressive size and coloration, the Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula remains a compelling subject of interest for both scientists and hobbyists alike.