With an enriched environment, they can display an array of behaviors such as active hunting, foraging, and even construction such as nest and tunnel building with nearby debris.

[citation needed] The Avicularia genus, commonly known as pinktoe tarantulas, began to be imported and kept in the United States in the early to mid-2000s.

However, due to the limited information available at the time about their care requirements, many early keepers inadvertently caused the deaths of these tarantulas in captivity.

Being native to rainforests and relatively high humidity climates, attempts to recreate that environment within a captive enclosure often led to conditions that were too moist and stagnant for Avicularia to thrive.

Despite common belief and outdated information incorrectly portraying that Avicularia requires high humidity, this species should be kept on dry substrate with a water dish to achieve adequate moisture while also providing cross ventilation.