Antilles Pinktoe (Caribena versicolor)
Last updated: October 2, 2026
This is not a care guide. If you are interested in keeping this species, please research its husbandry thoroughly before purchasing. Tom's Big Spiders has species-specific husbandry notes that are a solid place to start.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- About 6 inches
- From
- Martinique
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal
- Type
- New World
Tired of earthy brown colored tarantulas? Looking for something with a bit more pop? Then THE display tarantula, Caribena versicolor, may be up your alley. A hobby staple, this blue and red arboreal species is a gem in every way possible. Whereas other blue tarantulas start out as a small and bland fuzz ball, C. versicolor begins as a metallic blue and navy spiderling. The color shift into its adult coloration is a wonder to watch progress. They are often first to flee. Though sometimes, they can aim their abdomen and fire waste towards you as a means of defense.
This species is endemic to the Caribbean island, Martinique. They live most of their lives off of the ground, making webbed homes in corners of houses and in holes in trees. Females can reach approximately 6 inches, and males don’t lag behind when it comes to full size. Males don’t miss out on the beautiful cyan and red coloration that the adult females have, either. This species, once the husbandry is understood, is a very easy and rewarding arboreal to keep.
Current Prices
Caribena versicolor (Antilles Pinktoe) currently sells for between $45.00 and $149.99 in the United States, with a median asking price of $52.50 across 10 in-stock listings from 9 vendors. Price depends mostly on size and sex: slings sit at the low end, mature females at the high end.
| Cheapest listing right now | $45.00 |
|---|---|
| Typical price (median) | $52.50 |
| Most expensive listing | $149.99 |
| Listings in stock | 10 |
| Vendors carrying it | 9 |
In stock at: Big Z's, Buddha Bugs, Jamie's Tarantulas, Marshall Arachnids, Old Pueblo Exotics, Plumb's Exotics, The Spider Room, Vexotic Me, Wonderland Exotics. Compare every Caribena versicolor listing by price.
Prices as of October 14, 2026. Live figures in the table below.
Related Guides
- How I Order Tarantulas Online Using Tarantula List (my own C. versicolor order)
- What to Expect When Ordering a Tarantula Online
- Why Buying From One Vendor Can Save You Money on Shipping
This profile was written by Jonathan Strub, a fellow keeper. Thank you, Jonathan! I did some light copy editing.