Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula
(Caribena versicolor)
Antilles pinktoe tarantulas are New World tarantulas and this species in particular is arboreal, which means they live in trees.
Fun Facts
Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula
Animal Class
Invertebrate
Size
Up to 6cm in body length and leg span is up to 15cm
Diet
Carnivorous. Mainly feeding on insects but will occasionally eat frogs, lizards and mice
Habitat
Often found in bushes and trees
Distribution
Martinique and Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of South America
Appearance
As spiderlings, they are dark bluish-black but as they get older they are more colourful, consisting of a green carapace with a red abdomen. Their legs are black with red, purple and brown hairs and their toes are pink in colour
Lifespan
Females up to 12 years and males between 2 -3 years
Did you know?
This species of tarantula uses their silk to construct hammock-like structures where they are able to rest during the day. They also retreat here when they feel threatened.
See our Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula!
We have one antilles pinktoe tarantula at Ponderosa Zoo, come and see her in our Nocturnal House!
The Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula Population
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Population Trend
Unknown
Threats
Variety of predators including birds, frogs, snakes and other species of tarantula
Population
Unknown
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