{"product_id":"tapinauchenius-rasti-caribbean-diamond-tarantula-0-5-0-75","title":"Tapinauchenius rasti (Caribbean Diamond Tarantula) 0.5-0.75\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTapinauchenius rasti (Caribbean Diamond Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Tapinauchenius rasti?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A metallic sheen shifting from silvery-bronze to violet-grey depending on the lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Settles down and matures at a solid pace, though it stays fast and alert even as an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Display Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely dynamic, active species to observe in a well-structured enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Tapinauchenius rasti be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 4 to 4.5 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a tall arboreal setup with height taking priority over floor space, vertical cork bark or a knot hole style hide, and strong ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-80°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-85%. Key to this genus is not letting the enclosure dry out too much.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely fast and skittish, relying on speed over aggression and lacking urticating hairs entirely. This is a display only species not recommended for handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSettles With Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings tend to be genuinely jittery, but many keepers report this species calming down noticeably as it matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"0.5-0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":55246894006591,"sku":"T.RASTI.0.5","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/imgi_3_diamond-scaled.jpg?v=1777744055","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/tapinauchenius-rasti-caribbean-diamond-tarantula-0-5-0-75","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}