Tapinauchenius rasti (Caribbean Diamond Tarantula)

Tapinauchenius rasti (Caribbean Diamond Tarantula)

The Caribbean Diamond is a fast, sleek arboreal species native to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, celebrated for a metallic sheen that shifts from silvery-bronze to violet-grey depending on the light, exactly where the "Diamond" name comes from. Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want a genuinely shimmering, dynamic display species.

Why do hobbyists keep Tapinauchenius rasti?

• Stunning Coloration: A metallic sheen shifting from silvery-bronze to violet-grey depending on the lighting.
• Fast Grower: Settles down and matures at a solid pace, though it stays fast and alert even as an adult.
• Great Display Species: A genuinely dynamic, active species to observe in a well-structured enclosure.

How should Tapinauchenius rasti be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 4 to 4.5 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Provide a tall arboreal setup with height taking priority over floor space, vertical cork bark or a knot hole style hide, and strong ventilation.
• Temperature: 70-80°F.
• Humidity: 70-85%. Key to this genus is not letting the enclosure dry out too much.
• 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, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Extremely fast and skittish, relying on speed over aggression and lacking urticating hairs entirely. This is a display only species not recommended for handling.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Settles With Age: Slings tend to be genuinely jittery, but many keepers report this species calming down noticeably as it matures.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.