Lasiodora parahybana (Salmon Pink Bird-eater) Tarantula

Lasiodora parahybana, known as the Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater, is one of the largest and most famous tarantulas in the world. Native to the Atlantic forest region of northeastern Brazil, this impressive terrestrial giant is celebrated for its enormous size, rapid growth, and striking coloration—a deep charcoal body adorned with long salmon-pink hairs across the legs and abdomen. Adult females can reach an impressive mass rivaling even Theraphosa species, yet remain hardy and adaptable in captivity. In the wild, L. parahybana inhabits moist tropical forest edges and open grasslands, where it constructs burrows or shelters beneath fallen logs and root tangles. It is a bold, highly visible ambush predator with a powerful feeding response and occasional defensive posturing, though typically calm when unprovoked. In captivity, it thrives with deep, slightly moist substrate, moderate humidity, and steady warmth—offering both size and spectacle, making it a cornerstone species for serious collectors.

• Scientific Name: Lasiodora parahybana

• Common Name: Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater

• Adult Leg Span: 9–10 inches

• Country of Origin: Brazil (Paraíba, Pernambuco)

• Habitat: Lowland Tropical Forest and Grassland Margin (100–600 m elevation); clay and loamy soils beneath forest debris, temperatures 77–86°F, relative humidity 75–85%, with heavy summer rainfall and mild dry seasons

• Habits: Terrestrial / Burrowing

• Growth Rate: Fast