Caribena versicolor (Antilles Pink Toe Tarantula) FEMALE

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 for a female specimen listed at approximately 2.5".