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Avicularia merianae - Shadow Flame Pink Toe - For Sale!

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Size and Sex 1.25+ inch - Unsexed Juvenile ♀Young Adult Female - 4.5+ inch DLS

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The Shadow Flame Pinktoe (Avicularia merianae)

An Aura Of Dark Elegance

Avicularia merianae, (The Shadow Flame Pink Toe) is a truly mystical and rare tarantula that looks like it emerged from the depths of an enchanted rainforest. This species exudes an aura of dark elegance, with a plush, velvety, rose gold body that absorbs light like shadow, while its rear legs and abdomen glow with a deep, ember-like hue, reminiscent of smoldering flames.

Exceptionally handleable!

Reaching 5.5 inches DLS, the Shadow Flame Pinktoe is not only one of the most visually striking pink toe’s out there, its also one of the most docile and handleable. Unlike many arboreal tarantulas that are prone to bolting, this species carries itself with calm confidence, making it one of the best Avicularia species for those who enjoy a hands-on experience with their tarantulas.

Underrated Within the Hobby!

What truly sets Avicularia merianae apart is its sheer rarity and exclusivity. It remains an underrated hidden gem, sought after by collectors who appreciate the extraordinary. The Shadow Flame Pinktoe’s burning red-to-purple contrast is unparalleled, making it so visually striking and honestly, my photos don’t do her justice! Don’t miss the opportunity to add the Shadow Flame Pinktoe to your collection—because once she’s gone, who knows how long it will take to find another adult female!

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Species Profile

Everything You Need To Know At A Glance.

Experience Level

Beginner

Temperament

Docile

Type

Arboreal / New World / Medium Sized / Pinktoe

Adult Size

5.5” DLS

Country of Origin

Peru

Life Span

♀15+ Years

Care & Husbandry Guide

🏠 Enclosure & Substrate

Offer appropriately sized crickets or roaches approximately once a week, adjusting according to appetite and abdomen condition. Provide a clean water dish once the specimen is large enough, and lightly mist part of the webbing or nearby enclosure wall approximately once a week to create accessible drinking droplets. Remove uneaten prey during premolt and avoid saturating the enclosure simply to increase humidity.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

Offer appropriately sized crickets or roaches approximately once a week, adjusting according to appetite and abdomen condition. Provide a clean water dish once the specimen is large enough, and lightly mist part of the webbing or nearby enclosure wall approximately once a week to create accessible drinking droplets. Remove uneaten prey during premolt and avoid saturating the enclosure simply to increase humidity.

🍽️ Feeding & Water

Offer appropriately sized crickets or roaches approximately once a week, adjusting according to appetite and abdomen condition. Provide a clean water dish once the specimen is large enough, and lightly mist part of the webbing or nearby enclosure wall approximately once a week to create accessible drinking droplets. Remove uneaten prey during premolt and avoid saturating the enclosure simply to increase humidity.

🕷️ Species-Specific Care

Avicularia merianae, the Shadow Flame Pink Toe, is a rare Peruvian arboreal with an unusually dark, elegant appearance accented by warm red, rose-gold, and purple tones. Your specimens have proven exceptionally calm and non-defensive for an arboreal tarantula, making this an unusual combination of collector-level rarity and beginner-friendly behavior. Like other Avicularia, success comes from providing excellent cross-ventilation, elevated structure, and accessible hydration rather than maintaining a constantly wet enclosure.