Arachnid · Arboreal tarantula
Ecuadorian purple pinktoe care guide
Avicularia purpurea
The ecuadorian purple pinktoe is a intermediate-level arboreal tarantula from Ecuador, Peru. Adults reach Leg span 12–14 cm and live Females 10–12 years, males 2–3 years in captivity. Give a vertical cork tube high in the enclosure and mist the walls rather than wetting the soil.
- Enclosure 20 × 20 × 30 cm
- Temp 24–28°C
- Humidity 65–75% with strong ventilation
How much does a ecuadorian purple pinktoe cost in Canada?
Ecuadorian purple pinktoe quick facts
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Adult size
- Leg span 12–14 cm
- Lifespan
- Females 10–12 years, males 2–3 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- Ecuador, Peru
- Minimum enclosure
- 20 × 20 × 30 cm (8 × 8 × 12 in, ≈ 3 US gal)
- Housing
- Best kept alone.
- Temperature
- 24–28°C
- Humidity
- 65–75% with strong ventilation
- UVB
- Not needed
- Diet
- Insectivore – crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms
- Bioactive style
- Arboreal tarantula
Ecuadorian purple pinktoe enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 20 × 20 × 30 cm (8 × 8 × 12 inches). Best kept alone. This species suits a arboreal tarantula bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Tarantula Mix5 cm
Cross-ventilation is essential – stuffy, stagnant air is the main killer of arboreal tarantulas.
Temperature: 24–28°C. Humidity: 65–75% with strong ventilation. UVB: Not needed.
What does a ecuadorian purple pinktoe eat?
Insectivore – crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms. Adults: 1–2 appropriately sized insects every 7–14 days; slings: small prey 2–3 times a week.
Handling, temperament & health
Docile but jumpy and may shoot faeces; gentle hand-walking is possible but not recommended.
Health watch: Stagnant, wet air is the main killer; keep strong cross-ventilation and let the substrate dry between mistings.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Visual check only.
Weekly
- Offer food; remove leftovers.
- Lightly mist one side of the enclosure or the web, and keep the water dish full.
Monthly
- Check ventilation holes are clear.
Yearly
- Rehouse as the spider grows.
Recommended for a ecuadorian purple pinktoe bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (20 × 20 × 30 cm).
Ecuadorian purple pinktoe FAQ
Is the ecuadorian purple pinktoe good for beginners?
The ecuadorian purple pinktoe is best for keepers with some experience (intermediate). Docile but jumpy and may shoot faeces; gentle hand-walking is possible but not recommended.
What size enclosure does a ecuadorian purple pinktoe need?
At least 20 × 20 × 30 cm (about 8 × 8 × 12 inches, roughly 3 US gallons) for one adult. Best kept alone.
How much does a ecuadorian purple pinktoe cost in Canada?
Typically $60–175 CAD to buy, about $140–270 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $40–90 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a ecuadorian purple pinktoe need?
Temperature: 24–28°C. Humidity: 65–75% with strong ventilation.
What does a ecuadorian purple pinktoe eat?
Insectivore – crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms. Adults: 1–2 appropriately sized insects every 7–14 days; slings: small prey 2–3 times a week.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.