Avicularia juruensis – Peruvian Pink Toe (2026)

Initial Breeding Date : –
Opening date of Egg sack : 19 August 2026
Stage : Eggs with Legs (EWL) observed.
Temperature : 27°C
Relative Humidity : 69%
Breeding loan conditions : None.
Total slings : TBA
Note :

Timeline & Development

• 13 July: Eggsac produced by the female.
• 19 August: Eggsac removed from the maternal enclosure (Incubation period: 37 days).
• Current Status: Nymphs have successfully molted into first instar spiderlings.

Husbandry & Incubation Notes

• Climate Control: Consistent monitoring at 27°C and 69% humidity provided optimal conditions for the delicate Avicularia embryos, preventing both desiccation and fungal growth.
• Maternal Care: The female successfully maintained the sac for over 5 weeks before intervention, ensuring proper rotation and aeration.
• Post-Removal Care: Following mechanical incubation after day 37, the eggs-with-legs (EWL) successfully transitioned through their initial molts into fully formed, active first instar slings.

Next Steps & Current Care

• Housing: Keep the first instar slings in individual, well-ventilated vials or small deli cups with vertical climbing space and cross-ventilation to prevent stagnant air.
• Moisture: Maintain slightly damp substrate or a light misting on the side of the container to mimic the 69% ambient humidity requirement, allowing it to dry out briefly between mistings.
• Feeding: Introduce small prey items (e.g., flightless fruit flies [Drosophila hydei] or pinhead crickets) after their exoskeletons fully harden, typically 7 to 10 days post-molt.