{"product_id":"salmon-pink-birdeater-lasiodora-parahybana","title":"Salmon Pink Birdeater (Lasiodora parahybana)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"281\"\u003elargest and fastest-growing tarantulas in the hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eLasiodora parahybana\u003c\/em\u003e is famous for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"398\"\u003ehuge size, gentle reputation (for a giant), and soft salmon-pink hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hardy and impressive, this species is a favorite among keepers who want a true giant without extreme care demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salmon Pink Birdeater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eLasiodora parahybana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeastern Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eHabitat Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) leg span\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eFemales: 15–20+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eMales: 4–6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally calm but skittish; may flick hairs when threatened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eColoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eBrown to dark brown body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eSoft pinkish-salmon hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e on legs and abdomen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eCarapace often shows a warm golden or rose sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eJuveniles appear darker and develop pink tones as they grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eAfter a fresh molt, the pink coloration is especially vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial — large floor space is essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 inches of slightly moist substrate (coco fiber\/topsoil mix)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–75%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–80°F (22–27°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eLarge cork bark hide or slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eWide water dish (they drink often)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eDespite their size, they are not heavy burrowers — more surface dwellers with shallow scrapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, locusts, superworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eSlings: 2–3x per week (grow VERY fast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eJuveniles: Weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eAdults: Every 10–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eExtremely \u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003efood-motivated\u003c\/strong\u003e — expect powerful feeding responses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003elargest tarantulas in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eFast growth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — very rewarding from sling to adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eHardy and forgiving species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eImpressive display tarantula due to size and visibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eExcellent “first giant” species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eCan kick \u003cstrong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003elarge amounts of urticating hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e — wear gloves during maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eNot a handling species despite calmer reputation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eNeeds sturdy enclosure — adults are strong and 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