Previously: Avicularia versicolor

Common Names: Antilles pinktoe, Martinique pinktoe, Martinique red tree spider

Adult Size: 13 to 15cm

Type: New World, Arboreal

Growth Rate: Medium

Temperament: Docile but Bold / Cheeky.

Lifespan: Females (11 to 12 years) | Males (2 to 3 years)

Origin: Caribbean, Martinique

Recommended Climate: 26-28°C (Summer), 20-24°C (Winter)

Recommended Humidity: 70-80% with good ventilation.

Basic Enclosure Requirements: Arboreal setup with at least 4 x the size of the spider in vertical space, 5cm to 10cm of substrate. The enclosure must have good cross-flow ventilation with vertical structure of any kind as these arboreal tarantulas tend to create intricate webbed homes of their own. Don’t forget the customary water dish.

Photo Credit: Isaiah Rosales, Chase Campbell, Danny de Bruyne