Caribena versicolor - Unsexed - Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula

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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Caribena versicolor
Common Name
Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula
World Type
New World
Lifestyle
Arboreal
Temperament
Active, fast-moving, and stunning up high. An outstanding display species prized for its energy and visibility.
Adult Size
4–5 inches
Growth Rate
Medium
Origin
Caribbean
Keeper Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Habitat
Tropical forest canopy
Display Appeal
High

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Caribbean
Adult size: 4–5 inches
Keeper level: Beginner to Intermediate
Arboreal — tropical forest canopy
Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

House in a tall, well-ventilated enclosure sized for climbing. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and humidity at 65–75%. Set up vertical cork bark with cork bark and secure anchor points — this species loves to web and establish a home territory high in the enclosure.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Caribena versicolor — commonly known as the Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula — is a New World arboreal species with a natural range spanning Caribbean. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 4–5 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F with 65–75% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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