Lasiodora parahybana

Brazilian Salmon-pink Birdeater

Salmon-pink hairs soften the outline of a dark, heavy body.

Reference photo, not the individual on display. Credits appear below.

Care commitment Plan for adult size

Habitat Ground & cover

Visiting Observe only

Meet your new acquaintance

Nickname Salmon-haired Ground Dweller

Terrestrial; uses substrate and shelter

Species highlights

Salmon-pink hairs on a dark body

Salmon-coloured abdominal hairs contrast with the dark body, but the surface also includes defensive urticating hairs.

Irritation does not require an obvious bite. Furry appearance is therefore not evidence of suitability for touch, and not all hair structures share one role.

Distant colour comparison and ordinary foot contact can connect appearance, exoskeleton, moulting and defence without turning a large terrestrial spider into a handling spectacle.

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At a glance

Lasiodora parahybana is a large terrestrial tarantula from northeastern Brazil. Its Chinese trade name does not place its origin in the Solomon Islands. Published records link it to northeastern forests and nearby habitats, rather than a geography inferred from the nickname.

A huge leg span does not make the abdomen resistant to falls or turn a ground species into an aerial one. Feeding belongs to growth stage and condition rather than imagined giant daily meals.

Moulting, hair appearance and adult sex differences add time to the portrait. Defensive hairs and confirmed Brazilian identity complete the striking salmon-and-dark comparison without following a misleading geographic nickname.

Common names Brazilian Salmon-pink Birdeater; Lasiodora parahybana

Scientific name Lasiodora parahybana

Native rangeNortheastern Brazil

Adult sizeAdult leg span can reach about 20 cm or more

ActivityTerrestrial; uses substrate and shelter

Diet Use appropriately sized insects with feeding guided by abdominal condition and records. Remove prey around moults; large size does not require frequent meals or routine vertebrate feeding.

Habitat & care

Provide substantial ground space, deep substrate, a secure hide, water and ventilation. Consider urticating hairs and prevent falls.

Values guide routine care, not breeding or brumation. Dimensions are length × width × height for one adult unless stated otherwise; larger animals need more space.

TemperatureDaytime air 24–28°C Night about 22–24°C. Use moderate room warmth, without a reptile-style hot basking spot.

Humidity60–75% Jacobi care-sheet reference; prioritize water, locally moist substrate and cross-ventilation over chasing an RH reading.

LightingDay–night cycle Do not apply a reptile UVB setup by default; retain sheltered retreats.

SpaceSize to leg span Recommendation: floor length and width ≥3× leg span. For a 20cm span, an example is 60×60×45cm with at least 15cm substrate and limited fall height.

Look a little closer

Compare dark leg hairs with the pinkish abdominal hairs, then distinguish front palps from eight walking legs. Follow one foot over the substrate as it explores and settles, coordinating with the others to move the substantial body forward.

Care note: Do not handle casually; manage defensive hairs and remove live prey during moulting.

About this profile

Size ranges are reference values; sex, origin and age affect appearance.

Profile status: Reference profile · Reviewed 2026-10-20

References (5)

Photo: George Chernilevsky · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons，resized for display · Original image, credit and licence

Behaviour notes describe the species, not a promise about every individual. These care notes introduce its needs; ask our team about the animal on display and any supervised encounters.