Tarantulas · Genus: Caribena
Antilles pinktoe tarantula
IntermediateCaribena versicolor
The Martinique tree tarantula is a tree-dwelling tarantula native to the Caribbean island of Martinique. It is considered one of the most colorful tarantulas in existence. Juveniles are bright blue with black markings. As they age, their coloration changes: the cephalothorax turns metallic green, the abdomen ranges from reddish to violet, and the legs have pink tips. Adult females reach a leg span of about 12 to 15 cm. The species is not very defensive, but it is skittish and agile. It is suitable for keepers with some basic experience who can set up a well-ventilated tall terrarium and reliably monitor the climate. The most common mistake in care is waterlogging due to poor ventilation.
- Origin
- Martinique
- Activity time
- Crepuscular/nocturnal
- Overwintering
- No
- Social behavior
- Solitary animal, keeping it alone is recommended. Keeping it with others is risky because cannibalism may occur, especially when food is scarce and around the time of molting.
- Habitat type
- Arboreal
Biology & traits
- Leg span
- 12-15 cm
- Toxic
- Yes
- Breeding possible
- Yes
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Terrarium & husbandry
- Temperature
- 24-28 °C
- Lighting
- Not needed
Nutrition & care
- Feeding notes
- Adulte: alle 7-10 Tage 1-2 Heimchen, Grillen oder Schaben, höchstens körpergroß. Jungtiere: Drosophila oder Mikroheimchen, 1-2× pro Woche.
- Molting notes
- Before molting, the spider seals off its burrow and stops eating. Remove any food animals at this time and do not disturb it. Do not feed it for a few days to about a week after molting.