Caribena versicolor (Antilles/Martinique Pink Toe)
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New World Arboreal Tarantula
Beginner to Intermediate Species
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IMPORTANT: This species needs a cage that can maintain a balance of a
lot of moisture and ventilation.
Comments:
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A MUST HAVE The coloring is just awesome from blue sling they turn into multi colored adults.
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This is a delicate species as a spiderling, but with proper maintenance, success can be attained.
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This species will stay in view most of the time as an adult.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature between 25°C and 27°C and the humidity at 70%-80%.
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The substrate in the terrarium is kept slightly moist.
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Mist once a week, and monthly moisten the substrate, then allow it to dry out completely.
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The key to the husbandry success of this species is good humidity and as much ventilation as possible.
Enclosure:
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This is a arboreal tarantula.
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As spiderling or juvenile, put a twig in the vial so it may climb. When they get about 7cm, rehoused them in their permanent enclosures.
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They should be given a vertical branch or cork to climb upon.
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If their terrarium is decorated with plants , live or artificial, they have a tendency to come out more frequently.
Retreat/Hide:
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A 25cm vertical bark leaned against the cage.
Food Consumption:
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Feed slings twice a week.
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Feed adults once a week.
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Food size should be the size of the carapace.
Water Requirements:
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Glue a small bottle cap to the bark that is leaning against the cage for water and also mist.
Growth Rate:
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This is a medium growing tarantula.
Adult Size:
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15cm
Temperament:
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This is a very fast moving spider as a spiderling and has a tendency to jump, but as it matures it becomes less flighty.
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If startled, it will make a short sprint.
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It is not what consider a defensive tarantula, but will probably bite if provoked.
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