Iridopelma cf. oliverai Rosa Locality (Rosy Red Pink Toe Tarantula) 0.5-0.75"

The Rosy Red Pink Toe Tarantula, or Iridopelma cf. oliverai 'Rosa', is an arboreal tarantula from Brazil. Spiderlings hatch out pink and black, then gradually shift into a fully red adult color as they grow, reported to display even more red across the abdomen, legs, and carapace (head) than the standard form. This species only grows to about 4.5 to 5 inches in diagonal leg span, with a medium to fast growth rate. As with most pink toe tarantulas, expect females to live 10 to 15 years, while males typically live only 2 to 3. This species is docile like the rest of the genus, though still quick and capable of sudden movement like most arboreals, and it is perfect for hobbyists who love pink toes but want something a little less common. Grab this docile new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a spiderling.

Why do hobbyists keep the Rosy Red Pink Toe Tarantula?

• Colorful Spiderlings: Spiderlings hatch out pink and black, an eye catching early look well before the adult color takes over.
• Drastic Color Change: The shift from a pink and black spiderling to a fully red adult, reported to display even more red across the abdomen, legs, and carapace than the standard form, is one of the more dramatic transformations in the genus.
• Heavy Webber: This species is a heavy webber and builds thick retreats in the upper part of the enclosure, giving it plenty of presence even when it is tucked away.
• Docile Temperament: This species is usually docile, though still quick and capable of sudden movement like most arboreals.
• Uncommon in the Hobby: This locality form is still uncommon in the hobby, making it a nice pickup for a keeper who wants something a little different within the genus.

How should Iridopelma cf. oliverai 'Rosa' be kept?

• Adult Size: Hatchlings start around 0.5 to 0.75 inch, and the species only grows to about 4.5 to 5 inches in diagonal leg span as an adult, so there is plenty of growing left ahead of it at every size we carry.
• Enclosure: A young Iridopelma cf. oliverai 'Rosa' like this one does well in an enclosure around 4 by 4 by 5 inches, with cross ventilation and vertical cork bark, foliage, and multiple anchor points for webbing. At least 1.5 inches of substrate at every stage keeps humidity steady without turning the enclosure into a swamp.
• Setup Tips: Real cork bark or wood pieces make a big difference for this species. They help it settle in faster and give it natural climbing surfaces and webbing anchor points at every size, spiderling included.
• Rehousing: From here, plan on two more moves: an 8 by 8 by 10 inch enclosure, then a 10 by 10 by 16 inch enclosure as an adult. At this species' medium to fast growth rate, each enclosure typically lasts around 8 to 14 months, with full size reached in about 2 to 4 years.
• Temperature: 75 to 85°F, the optimal range for most tropical species like this one. Cooler temperatures are survivable, but increase the odds of trouble molting and growing, so we recommend staying in this range for the best results. Most keepers do not need any extra heating to hit it.
• Humidity: Never let the substrate dry out completely. This is a tropical species and it likes things a little wetter than most terrestrials, so keep it slightly damp and top it up before it goes dry rather than after.
• Water: In the wild, arboreal tarantulas get most of their water from rainfall, drinking droplets off leaves, webbing, and enclosure walls rather than standing water. Misting the enclosure once a week is required, not optional, since it's this species' primary water source. A shallow water dish placed up on a piece of cork rather than on the floor is still worth keeping as a backup, and keeps crickets from drowning before they get eaten, but it should never replace regular misting.
• Diet: A pinhead to 3/16 inch cricket is the right size to start, offered at least once a week.
• Temperament: This species is usually docile. It can move quickly when startled, but it is not a defensive species.

Are there any additional notes or considerations for Iridopelma cf. oliverai 'Rosa'?

• Pink Toe Spiders? Like every tarantula, this arachnid gets called a pink toe spider in casual conversation. Tarantulas and true spiders are both arachnids, though tarantulas are the heavy bodied, long lived branch of the family, and a pink toe's habit of showing off its brightly colored feet while it walks is exactly why the nickname stuck.
• Captive Bred: All tarantulas at Exotics Unlimited are captive bred.
• Not Eating? If this tarantula ever skips a meal, try prekilling the prey item and placing it up high in the enclosure rather than leaving live prey to wander. Dehydration is one of the most common reasons any tarantula, arboreal species especially, will refuse food, so keeping up with misting and a full water dish is usually the fastest way to get it back on track.

Frequently asked questions about the Rosy Red Pink Toe Tarantula?

• What does the "cf." in the name mean? "cf." is a scientific abbreviation meaning "compare to," used when a specimen closely matches a described species but its exact identity is still provisional. "Rosa" refers to the locality or collection form this line traces back to, so the full name tells you both what it most closely resembles and which population it comes from.
• What do I do when I first get my tarantula? As soon as it arrives, mist the enclosure so there is clear moisture on the webbing, substrate, or enclosure wall, and keep an eye on it until you actually see it take a drink. Shipping is dehydrating, and an arboreal especially will not settle in or start eating until it has rehydrated properly, so this is the one step worth not skipping on day one. Once you have seen it drink, let it settle in undisturbed for a few days before offering its first meal.

Looking for similar species?

• Browse our Arboreal Tarantulas and New World Tarantulas collections to explore related care profiles.

Listing Notes

• This listing is for an Iridopelma cf. oliverai 'Rosa' Rosy Red Pink Toe Tarantula spiderling measuring around 0.5 to 0.75 inch in diagonal leg span, which is the size given in the title, unsexed, with roughly a 50/50 chance of male or female. This is about the size the species hatches at, so it is showing its pink and black sling color, well before the fully red adult color comes in.