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Avicularia aurantiaca

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Avicularia aurantiaca
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A. aurantiaca
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Avicularia aurantiaca
Bauer, 1996

Avicularia aurantiaca is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas). It is a tropical spider that inhabits the rainforests of Peru. It grows to an average size of 12 cm and lives up to 10 years.

These tarantulas are arboreal; so the vertical space of their terrarium is more important than the ground area. Avicularia aurantiaca are considered not aggressive. The humidity should be around 80% and the temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius.

Suitable foods are crickets, meal worms and roaches (depending on the size of the tarantula).

See also

List of Theraphosidae species