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[Spidernoob2003]

I'm doing research the Caribena versicolor, but a lot of the sources either say very similar info or seem a bit outdated. So if there is anything I should add to my care guide please let me know.

Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula Care
Scientific Name: Caribena versicolor
Lifespan: Females: 12 years Males: 2-3 years
Size: Females: 5-6 inches Males: 1-2 inches smaller
Enclosure Type: Arboreal*
Enclosure Size: Adult: 3.5-10-gallon tanks* Juvie-Sling: 4x’s the length of spider in vertical space*
Enclosure Setup: 1. Couple inches to 1/3 full of substrate 2. Cork bark in the corners along with decor (moss, plants either real or fake)* 3. Water dish
Substrate Options: Coco fiber, topsoil, peat moss, vermiculite, potting soil, AGB mix, premade substrate
Temp: 72-76 or room temp
Humidity: Just keep water bowl full/drip water down one corner, so they can drink off the webs
Food
Sling: 1 small cricket or roach, any prey pre killed/ no bigger than 2/3 of the sling’s size
Juvie: 2 medium crickets
Adult: 2-3 large crickets, some meal/waxworms for variety
Feeding Schedule*
Sling: Every 5-7 days or 2x a week
Juvie: Once every week
Adult: Every 1-2 weeks or Every 7-10 days
Cleaning: Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours, be careful as the urticating hairs can get stuck in the enclosure so wear gloves,
Notes: The 4x’s the length of the spider applies to adults as well, Enclosure must be VERY well ventilated, Slings spend more time on the ground so place sphagnum moss and dried leaves on the ground for camo for webbing, Feeding depends on the size of the abdomen

 

[fcat]

I feed to achieve abdomen size, and then I wait for a molt.

Ventilation ventilation ventilation. Avicularia /Caribena are ventilation dependent

Feeders can hide in moss, it's not that necessary, with my smallest slings I will throw a nub of sphagnum moss to wet if the sling takes to the ground

A happy avic is usually not on the ground. It's usually a bad sign. I've only produced one sac of them but since I separated them they took to the skies. If I see them down low I assume they are looking for moisture or food, or something is wrong.

Real plants have different husbandry requirements than Avicularia and can poison your T if not sourced properly

Fake plants...look for non-porous/non-fabric...if you must use those, boil them...if they bleed dye toss them. Not worth it when you can get plastic at the dollar stores.

Look up @viper69 ... In his signature line is a link "clicky" that is the best source you'll find.

 

[viper69]

Avics are not on ground

Humidity- just use a dish, no misting etc
I never worry about humidity

 

[Nitroxide]

Most of the info seems decent - for feeding I would go so based off a schedule but more depending on your T, generally try not to overfeed if he looks like he's going to burst and be sure he stays a good weight and isn't underfed.

A lot of the old info on them says high humidity but good ventilation is important (as you mentioned) and generally not misting. As well lots of hiding areas, usually cork are good hides for them, not too open so they can feel safe inside. They prefer to usually stay in the top corners off the ground so be sure they can feel safe there and not in the open.