Salmon Pink Bird Eating Tarantula
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Salmon Pink Bird Eating Tarantula

Salmon Pink Bird Eating Tarantula

Price:
£84.00
Stock:
ONLY 1 IN STOCK

Click & Collect available at Tropical Supplies

Usually ready in 1 hour, if your item says pre order you will receive an email once we have the stock.

Description

Salmon Pink Birdeater Tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana)

The Salmon Pink Birdeater is one of the largest tarantulas in the world, famous for its impressive size, fast growth, and striking pink hairs across its dark body. Native to Brazil, this giant New World species is a favourite among tarantula keepers looking for a bold and dramatic display animal. Despite its intimidating size, it is hardy and rewarding to keep with the right setup.

Habitat

In the wild, Lasiodora parahybana inhabits tropical forests and humid grasslands, where it lives in burrows or sheltered ground spaces.

  • Enclosure: Large terrestrial enclosure with plenty of floor space
  • Temperature: 24–28°C
  • Humidity: Moderate to high (65–75%)
  • Decor: Cork bark hides, starter burrows, and sturdy shelter areas

Feeding

A powerful and enthusiastic feeder, this species readily accepts a wide variety of live prey and grows quickly.

  • Diet: Crickets, roaches, locusts, mealworms, and larger insects; adults may take occasional larger prey items
  • Feeding frequency:
    • Spiderlings/Juveniles: 2–3 times per week
    • Adults: 1–2 times per week
  • Remove uneaten prey to prevent stress or injury

General Care

This species is hardy and fast-growing, making it popular with both intermediate and experienced keepers.

  • Temperament: Can be defensive and quick to flick urticating hairs
  • Handling: Not recommended due to size, speed, and hair flicking
  • Lifespan:
    • Females: 12–15+ years
    • Males: 3–5 years
  • Maintenance: Keep humidity stable with good ventilation and avoid overly wet conditions

Why Choose a Salmon Pink Birdeater?

  • One of the largest tarantulas in the world
  • Fast-growing and highly impressive display species
  • Beautiful salmon-pink setae across a dark body
  • Hardy and rewarding for keepers with some experience

A true giant of the tarantula world, the Salmon Pink Birdeater is perfect for those looking to own a large, powerful, and unforgettable centrepiece species.



Click & Collect

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Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.


Local Delivery

Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.

  • Minimum spend: £50

  • Delivery from £15 - £30

  • Range 0-25 miles from store

Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.

Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.

Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival. 

Dry Goods Delivery

  • DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg

  • Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg

If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.

Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.

Pre-Order

If an item says “Pre-Order,” it’ll be sent out as soon as it arrives with us.
Want the full details? Check out our Terms & Conditions.

Livestock Delivery


Thursday Delivery – £24

  • Dispatched Wednesday afternoon

  • Delivered Thursday before 1pm

  • Order by Wednesday 12 noon

  • Minimum spend: £50

Friday Delivery – £24

  • Dispatched Thursday afternoon

  • Delivered Friday before 1pm

  • Order by Thursday 12 noon

  • Minimum spend: £50

Saturday Delivery – £29

  • Dispatched Friday afternoon

  • Delivered Saturday before 1pm

  • Order by Friday 12 noon

  • Minimum spend: £50

📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?

No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).

🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!

You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.

⚠️ Delivery Exclusions

Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:

Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands

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