Avicularia set up

[Dspikes87]

I bought my first Pink toe today and thought I had a big enough enclosure but it was too small. I used this instead. Is this enough height or should I switch to a taller enclosure? I had to improvise with a football display case. Thanks for the help in advance. Also I put it in about 30 mins ago and this was the first place it went. It had 0 climbing room when I bought it at a pet store. The had in a pie container like a terrestrial. So the first time it’s got to stretch and climb.

Also the bark goes to almost top it’s just hidden by leaves

As you can tell he loves being able to stretch

 

[Ratmosphere]

Should be taller for a spider of that size, right now it’s in a terrestrial style enclosure. Look into 8” x 8” x 12” options.

 

[Dspikes87]

Should be taller for a spider of that size, right now it’s in a terrestrial style enclosure. Look into 8” x 8” x 12” options.

Thanks. Should be fine for the week until I get it right? I mean it was in a pie container so I figure it should

 

[Ratmosphere]

Yes, temporary will be fine. I like the shelving as well, really cool!

 

[cold blood]

It would be better if you a) stood the enclosure on its side to make it taller and b) added more wood, taller wood and a few more plants surrounding the top of that wood.

Do this and it would be a proper set up.

 

[viper69]

I bought my first Pink toe today and thought I had a big enough enclosure but it was too small. I used this instead. Is this enough height or should I switch to a taller enclosure? I had to improvise with a football display case. Thanks for the help in advance. Also I put it in about 30 mins ago and this was the first place it went. It had 0 climbing room when I bought it at a pet store. The had in a pie container like a terrestrial. So the first time it’s got to stretch and climb.

Also the bark goes to almost top it’s just hidden by leaves

As you can tell he loves being able to stretch

Wrong setup, needs to be TALLER.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I bought my first Pink toe today and thought I had a big enough enclosure but it was too small. I used this instead. Is this enough height or should I switch to a taller enclosure? I had to improvise with a football display case. Thanks for the help in advance. Also I put it in about 30 mins ago and this was the first place it went. It had 0 climbing room when I bought it at a pet store. The had in a pie container like a terrestrial. So the first time it’s got to stretch and climb.

Also the bark goes to almost top it’s just hidden by leaves

As you can tell he loves being able to stretch

Just stand that tank on its side.

 

[Dspikes87]

It would be better if you a) stood the enclosure on its side to make it taller and b) added more wood, taller wood and a few more plants surrounding the top of that wood.

Do this and it would be a proper set up.

Thought about that but the top now is how it opens. Of If I do it that way every time I feed the substrate would fall out. I ordered one but won’t be here till Monday

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Thought about that but the top now is how it opens. Of If I do it that way every time I feed the substrate would fall out. I ordered one but won’t be here till Monday

You can always just have the substrate banked up the back, these guys don't spend much time on the ground anyway, if at all.

 

[TheraMygale]

You have a new enclosure on the way so that should settle it.

Since its arboreal, the height is best veritcal, with less length. I think you get that and you improvised until you get new enclosure.

Like @cold blood said, make sure you have a piece of cork that goes bottom to top in your new enclosure. With the leaves mid to top.

I think you will be good once thats settled.

Does current lid provide sufficent air flow?

 

[cold blood]

Thought about that but the top now is how it opens. Of If I do it that way every time I feed the substrate would fall out. I ordered one but won’t be here till Monday

So on its side it would open from the front, I don't get why this would that be a problem or even relevant to the enclosures usefulness.

You need minimal substrate for an Avic. You could easily put a barrier like a piece of wood, along the front to support substrate.

 

[Dspikes87]

You have a new enclosure on the way so that should settle it.

Since its arboreal, the height is best veritcal, with less length. I think you get that and you improvised until you get new enclosure.

Like @cold blood said, make sure you have a piece of cork that goes bottom to top in your new enclosure. With the leaves mid to top.

I think you will be good once thats settled.

Does current lid provide sufficent air flow?

It does not. I will have enclosure tomorrow actually though. I can’t put holes in lid bc it’s too thick. I did but good sized holes all around it though. I will be rehousing tomorrow into an 8x8x12

So on its side it would open from the front, I don't get why this would that be a problem or even relevant to the enclosures usefulness.

You need minimal substrate for an Avic. You could easily put a barrier like a piece of wood, along the front to support substrate.

Why would I do that for two days when I will have the new enclosure tomorrow? seems like it would be fine for one more day. Since it did live in a 3 inch high container its whole life. That’s why I bought it. I felt sorry for how they kept it. Been in what it’s in for 2 days and this is the 3rd. I will be rehousing in a 8x8x13 tomorrow. Also like to able to see it and the lid is black on that one. So just ordered the other. Thanks

Wrong setup, needs to be TALLER.

Thanks for the detailed advice

 

[viper69]

Thanks for the detailed advice

Quite welcome. It’s always a pleasure to answer a detailed question exactly the way it was asked

Is this enough height or should I switch to a taller enclosure?

 

[Dspikes87]

I will post tomorrow. I think they will really enjoy the taller one. Poor thing has never had one from what I know

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I will post tomorrow. I think they will really enjoy the taller one. Poor thing has never had one from what I know

Just curious but what Avic is it you have?

 

[Dspikes87]

Metallic Pink Toe. Some say Morph6.

 

[Dspikes87]

Metallic Pink Toe. Some say Morph6.

I’m just now learning all of the new types bc I haven’t kept in A LONG time. Before the internet was popular when we had to rely on what pet store said lol. But I’m loving learning about all of them.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I’m just now learning all of the new types bc I haven’t kept in A LONG time. Before the internet was popular when we had to rely on what pet store said lol. But I’m loving learning about all of them.

Yeah 2017 there was a revision of the Avicularia Genus. Avicularia Avicularia M6 you have. Avicularia Avicularia got 6 Morphotypes and Avicularia Juruensis got 2.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Metallic Pink Toe. Some say Morph6.

This is my post from another site explaining the morphotypes.
Avicularia morphotypes refer to variations within species of the Avicularia genus, primarily based on physical traits such as colouration, hair patterns, and locality. These morphotypes are often categorized to help differentiate between individuals that may otherwise appear similar but have distinct traits. Only Avicularia Avicularia and Avicularia Juruensis have Morphotypes.


Avicularia Avicularia has six morphotypes.


The six morphotypes of Avicularia avicularia differ mainly in colouration, size, and locality:


Morphotype 1 (M1):


Known as the original A. avicularia, it is the most common in the pet trade. It typically has brown, gold, or green colouration with golden banding. Often sold as "sp. blue velvet" and commonly imported from Guyana.


Morphotype 2 (M2):


Previously referred to as braunshauseni, this morphotype is larger and characterized by dense red hairs on the fourth pair of legs.


Morphotype 3 (M3):


Possibly linked to geroldi. Details are less clear, but it may include an undescribed blue variant recognized within the hobby.


Morphotype 4 (M4):


Includes azureklassi and sp. Tambopota. Specific distinguishing features are not well-documented but are locality-based.


Morphotype 5 (M5):


Also possibly associated with geroldi and velutina. Like M3, its identification remains challenging due to limited descriptions.


Morphotype 6 (M6):


Commonly referred to as metallica. It has two main colour variants: a green form from the Kwitara River and a blue form from Guyana. A third variant, "metallica ceyanne," is also noted.


These morphotypes reflect geographic and physical diversity within the species.


Avicularia Juruensis.


Avicularia juruensis has two recognized morphotypes, which differ in appearance and distribution:


Morphotype 1 (M1):


Colouration: Golden and pink sheen with a whitish carapace, whitish leg rings, and long light brown hairs over shorter darker hairs. This morphotype was previously identified as A. urticans.


Distribution: Found mainly in Brazil.


Morphotype 2 (M2):


Colouration: Intense purple sheen with yellower leg rings. Females have long reddish-brown hairs on the abdomen, while males have white-tipped hairs evenly distributed on the abdomen. Commonly referred to as "sp. Peru purple" in the hobby.


Distribution: Found in Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia, with a broader range than M1.


These morphotypes are distinguished by their colouration and geographic range but share similar physical structures and habits.