The Brazilian Pink Tarantula is, true to its name, pink. These amazing tarantulas can make fascinating pets.

Although some may become tame, many Brazilian Pink Tarantulas can be skittish. When alarmed, they may release their urticating hairs, which can irritate any skin coming into contact with them. To reduce stress, Brazilian Pink Tarantulas should have a hiding place. Many may weave webs around the entrances to their lairs. If allowed a deep and loose enough substrate, most Brazilian Pink Tarantulas will burrow. Many will also use a pre-made burrow to hide in. Like many animals, these tarantulas molt from time to time.

By maturity, Brazilian Pink Tarantulas often reach three and one half inches (over eight centimeters) in length. Males tend to become very pink in color by the time they are mature, although females may have slightly duller coloration. While males are more of a metallic pink color, females are described as more of a grayish pink color.

Brazilian Pink Tarantulas are native to the warm, humid climates of the Amazon rainforest. Often kept as pets, they are truly beautiful creatures.

Because Brazilian Pink Tarantulas are mainly terrestrial, their tanks should be more horizontally than vertically oriented. Generally, hiding places should be present and a loose substrate like topsoil or orchid bark should cover a height of about two inches from the cage floor to allow natural burrowing behavior. The daytime temperature should remain between 80 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity level between 70 and 75 percent. Misting, a water dish, and a water absorbent substrate can help maintain humidity. Usually, Brazilian Pink Tarantulas are offered large insects like crickets or small roaches.

No information concerning the breeding of the Brazilian Pink Tarantula is available at this time.