Avicularia geroldi

Avicularia geroldi – A highlight for tree tarantula fans

Avicularia geroldi originates from the tropical rainforests of Brazil, where it mainly lives in trees and shrubs. The species is one of the most popular tree tarantulas, as it combines beautiful coloration with a mostly calm nature.

The light pink to pink tips of the feet are particularly striking and stand out clearly from the darker body. This makes the spider look very elegant, while the fine hairs also give it an unusual appearance.

The differences in color are particularly striking under good lighting, which is why this species quickly becomes an eye-catcher in the terrarium.

Life in the trees

In contrast to ground-dwelling tarantulas, Avicularia geroldi spends Avicularia geroldi almost its entire life. This is why it makes intensive use of branches, cork tubes and plants, while at the same time creating extensive webs.

Typical of the species are the tubular webs that often develop between cork bark, plants or branches. The spider stays there during the day, but becomes much more active in the evening.

This means that there are always interesting behaviors to observe, even after they have been kept for a long time.

Terrarium and furnishings

As this species mainly climbs, the terrarium should be higher than it is wide. At the same time, the spider needs plenty of opportunities to retreat so that it feels safe and can create stable webbing tubes.

Particularly suitable:

• Repto Terra Sky
• High glass terrariums
• Well-ventilated tarantula terrariums

They have proven their worth for the facility:

• Cork tubes
• Spiderwood
• Cork branches
• Banana style
• robust plants

The more structures there are, the more naturally the spider behaves and the more webs are created.

Climate and care

Avicularia geroldi requires warm temperatures, at the same time good ventilation is more important than permanently wet conditions.

They have proven themselves:

• Temperature: 23-27 °C
• Humidity: 70-80 %

The substrate should be kept slightly moist while the terrarium remains well ventilated. This creates stable conditions that can prevent moulting problems.

With a GLORIA fine sprayer can be used to distribute the moisture evenly so that neither waterlogging nor permanently dry areas occur.

Feeding

The species is usually uncomplicated when it comes to food and reliably accepts various food animals.

Suitable are:

• Cricket
• Cockroaches
• Gold flies
• Blowflies
• Terfly

Flying food animals in particular provide additional activity, as the spider often hunts these very specifically.

A varied diet supports healthy growth and problem-free development.

Webs and behavior

A special feature of Avicularia geroldi is their distinctive web structure. While many tarantulas merely line hiding places, this species often creates extensive web tubes.

These are regularly extended and modified, which means that the terrarium is constantly changing over time. It is precisely this behavior that makes the species particularly interesting for many keepers.

In addition, the spider is often calm and not very defensive, which is why it is appreciated by many tarantula lovers.

Important points on posture

• High terrarium required
• Many climbing structures important
• Good ventilation required
• Warm temperatures preferred
• Pronounced spun structure
• Beautiful pink toes

Suitable accessories for your setup

For a natural and functional terrarium, we recommend:

• Repto Terra Sky – ideal for tree tarantulas
• Cork tubes – perfect retreats
• Spiderwood – natural climbing structure
• Banana style – Additional hiding places and structure
• GLORIA fine sprayer – Controlled humidity
• Tarantula substrate – natural substrate
• Terfly and goldflies – varied food animals

This creates a natural rainforest terrarium, while the spider can optimally display its webs and typical behavior.

Conclusion

Avicularia geroldi is one of the most beautiful tree tarantulas in South America. The pink tips of the feet, the impressive webbing tubes and the calm behavior make this species a real highlight in the terrarium.

If you are looking for a colorful and interesting tree tarantula that also exhibits exciting behavior and builds beautiful webs, you will love Avicularia geroldi for a long time.