Caribena versicolor (Antilles Pink Toe Tarantula) 2”

Caribena versicolor (Antilles Pink Toe Tarantula)

The Antilles Pink Toe is one of the most sought after arboreals in the hobby for good reason. Native to Martinique in the Caribbean, this species goes through one of the most dramatic color changes of any tarantula, bright metallic blue as a sling, transitioning to a stunning adult with a shimmering green-gold carapace, red abdominal hairs, and classic pink toe pads. This is a new world tarantula for sale that is both beautiful to look at and rewarding to watch grow.

Why do hobbyists keep Caribena versicolor?

• Stunning Coloration: Arguably the best color transition in the hobby, bright metallic blue slings that mature into adults with a green-gold carapace, red abdomen, and pink toes.
• Drastic Color Change: The shift from electric blue sling to adult is one of the most dramatic transformations in the tarantula world, almost like getting two different tarantulas in one.
• Arboreal Heavy Webber: Builds thick, elaborate silk tube retreats at the top of the enclosure. Watching the webbing develop is a big part of the experience.
• Great Display Species: Once settled, it stays visible near the entrance of its retreat and spends plenty of time out in the open.
• Docile Temperament: One of the more forgiving arboreals. Still fast and can jump when startled, but rarely defensive compared to old world species.

How should Caribena versicolor be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches around 5 inches at full leg span, a long time favorite on the arboreal side of the hobby.
• Enclosure: As an arboreal species, provide an enclosure roughly 2 times the leg span as footprint and 3 times the leg span as height, with vertical cork bark and foliage to support webbing. This scales up in stages as the animal grows, starting small at the sling stage and moving into a full sized enclosure by adulthood.
• Temperature: Keep between 75 to 85 degrees F. Normal room temperatures are generally fine, but avoid prolonged exposure below 65 degrees F.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity with slightly moist substrate. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.
• Water: Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week, with slings feeding best when prey is placed directly on the webbing.
• Temperament: Docile and one of the more forgiving arboreals in the hobby. Still fast and capable of jumping when startled, but rarely defensive, especially compared to old world species.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Real Cork Bark Matters: Real cork bark or sterile wood from the sling stage helps this species settle in and web faster than any other setup we've tested. Our dry goods selection has options sized right for this.
• Ventilation Over Humidity: Good airflow matters more than maximizing humidity for this species. Avoid screen top enclosures and keep cross ventilation strong.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.