The Puerto Rican pinktoe tarantula is a spider endemic to the Americas. As a spiderling, this species is desirable to collectors and enthusiasts.
Size: 11-12cm
Color: The spider is blonde in appearance.
Other Characteristic Features: Males are smaller than females.
Caribena laeta
Females lay the eggs inside sacs made of webbing.
The spiderlings have a unique neon-blue coloration, which eventually fades when they reach adulthood.
These spiders do not use webbing to catch prey, instead spinning silken threads to detect intruders.
Though this species possesses venom, bites from this species are rare and not fatal to humans.
| Other names | Puerto Rican Tree Spider |
| Lifespan | Males: 3-5 years, Females: 8-13 years |
| Distribution | Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands |
| Habitat | Arboreal |
| Diet | Cockroaches, crickets, and grasshoppers |
Puerto Rican Pink Toe
Image Source: mymonsters.co.za, thespidershop.co.uk
The Puerto Rican pinktoe tarantula is a spider endemic to the Americas. As a spiderling, this species is desirable to collectors and enthusiasts.
Puerto Rican Pink Toe Tarantula
Size: 11-12cm
Color: The spider is blonde in appearance.
Other Characteristic Features: Males are smaller than females.
Caribena laeta
Females lay the eggs inside sacs made of webbing.
The spiderlings have a unique neon-blue coloration, which eventually fades when they reach adulthood.
These spiders do not use webbing to catch prey, instead spinning silken threads to detect intruders.
Though this species possesses venom, bites from this species are rare and not fatal to humans.
| Other names | Puerto Rican Tree Spider |
| Lifespan | Males: 3-5 years, Females: 8-13 years |
| Distribution | Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands |
| Habitat | Arboreal |
| Diet | Cockroaches, crickets, and grasshoppers |
Puerto Rican Pink Toe
Image Source: mymonsters.co.za, thespidershop.co.uk
