Caribena versicolor (Antilles Pink Toe Tarantula) 0.5-0.75" STARS EVENT Shipping Week of 7/13

Caribena versicolor (Antilles Pink Toe Tarantula)

Caribena versicolor is one of the most recognizable arboreal species in the hobby, known for dramatic color progression, heavy webbing, and a very docile disposition. Spiderlings start out in a gorgeous vivid blue coloration, then transition through a blue-and-orange juvenile stage before maturing into the stunning purple, red, and green tones that make adults so iconic. This long-legged Caribbean species is also a heavy webber, and once established it often stays visible within its upper retreats. Grab this New World tarantula for sale today if you want a classic pink toe species with one of the most dramatic color changes in the hobby.

Why do hobbyists keep Caribena versicolor?

• Color Progression: Spiderlings begin in vivid metallic blue and mature into the purple, red, and green adult coloration that makes this species so famous.
• Webbing Behavior: This species builds thick layered retreats and often turns the upper enclosure into a very active webbed living space.
• Great Display Species: Once secure, it is often more visible than many arboreals, especially when given proper anchor points.
• Docile Behavior: Usually very docile, though still quick and capable of sudden movement, especially when young.

How should Caribena versicolor be kept?

• Enclosure: Arboreal setup with roughly 2x the leg span as the footprint and 3x the leg span as the height, with vertical cork bark, foliage, and multiple anchor points for webbing.
• Temperature: 65-75°F
• Humidity: Moderate to high humidity with slightly moist substrate and strong cross ventilation. Avoid stagnant or constantly wet conditions.
• Diet: Feed crickets, roaches, or similar prey no larger than the length of the tarantula’s carapace (head). For spiderlings, placing prey directly onto the webbing often improves feeding response.
• Temperament: Typically very docile, but still fast-moving and capable of jumping when startled.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Spiderlings: Younger specimens usually do best in smaller, tighter setups where they can establish webbing quickly.
• Ventilation: This species needs airflow just as much as it needs humidity, and stale conditions tend to cause more problems than slightly drier ones.
• Setup Tip: Cork bark flats or bark sections placed vertically against the enclosure walls often improve both security and visibility.

Listing Notes

• This listing is a freebie offer tied to the spend requirement shown in the title.