This is due to the fact that death occurs from molds growing in the spiders' lungs. Overall, the Pinktoe Tarantula can be a challenging, yet rewarding tarantula species to keep in captivity. Range Tropical areas of Brazil, Trinidad, Guyana, French Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela, and throughout the Amazon Basin. Habitat Found in high trees, on walls, and other vertical surfaces. Diet Spiderlings eat flightless fruit flies, and pinhead crickets.
Adults eat crickets, moths, other large insects, and an occasional small lizard.
Full Grown Size 4 to 4.5 inches. Growth Medium speed. Temperature 75 to 85 degrees F. Humidity High. Temperament Docile and active. Housing 10 to 40-gallon tank, depending on the number of tarantulas.