Caribena laeta, Ybyrapora sooretama & diversipes

[Smotzer]

Hey everyone,

We hear and see a lot of C. versicolors and other of the Aviculariinae‘s but I rarely here much about these three species on here. And wish I did!

Does anyone have any breeding projects of C. laeta or Y. sooretama and Y. diversipes going?
Or of any other less commonly talked about aviculariinae’s, I know it has been reclassified to include a lot of stuff and revisions are common.

All three of the species I mentioned are pretty amazing and don’t know why they don’t quite get that much attention as other Aviculariinae’s.

Thanks everyone!!

 

[Tarantuland]

i wanna get a c laeta theyre so pretty

 

[Smotzer]

i wanna get a c laeta theyre so pretty

I know they’re a gorgeous tarantula but I never hear them brought up!!!

 

[Tarantuland]

Fear not has them for sale right now

I know they’re a gorgeous tarantula but I never hear them brought up!!!

 

[cold blood]

i wanna get a c laeta theyre so pretty

Theyre gorgeous slings, even to the juvie stage....really cool as adults...not nearly as striking though.

The sooretama are really cool, unfortunately theyre also skittish as heck, so I can never get a very good pic. Mine is going to be re-housed soon, hopefully I can get some pics at that time.

laeta pic #3

• cold blood
• Jun 17, 2019
• avicularia laeta caribena caribena laeta laeta puerto rican pinktoe tarantula

 

[Smotzer]

Theyre gorgeous slings, even to the juvie stage....really cool as adults...not nearly as striking though.

The sooretama are really cool, unfortunately theyre also skittish as heck, so I can never get a very good pic. Mine is going to be re-housed soon, hopefully I can get some pics at that time.

I’d love to see them when you get around to that!!

Have you ever tried breeding them??

 

[moricollins]

Theyre gorgeous slings, even to the juvie stage....really cool as adults...not nearly as striking though.

You mean a transition of blue slings to red/brown juveniles to brown adults doesn't impress you?

They're one of my favourites. Lots of attitude, great eaters. (Also helps they were my only successful egg sack)

 

[cold blood]

I’d love to see them when you get around to that!!

Have you ever tried breeding them??

Mine isn't quite mature yet......finding a mate might pose difficult though.

 

[moricollins]

Some old pictures (13 years ago) . Laeta,
Subadult male

Mature male:

 

[Smotzer]

Some old pictures (13 years ago) . Laeta,
Subadult male View attachment 344589

Mature male:
View attachment 344590

i actually love the way the adults look and the transformation is awesome like you stated!!

what reason do you guys think these species never caught on quite like the others in this subfamily when they are such beautiful creatures? its interesting how really cool tarantulas fly under the radar of people.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

what reason do you guys think these species never caught on quite like the others in this subfamily when they are such beautiful creatures? its interesting how really cool tarantulas fly under the radar of people.

Because adults (of Caribena laeta) are brown, they also have a reputation for being pretty defensive.

As for the other species, they simply aren't as available, diversipes are pretty popular despite this but sooretama are pretty rare in the UK and people forget about stuff which isn't rammed in front of their faces on a daily basis.

 

[moricollins]

Because adults (of Caribena laeta) are brown, they also have a reputation for being pretty defensive.

As for the other species, they simply aren't as available, diversipes are pretty popular despite this but sooretama are pretty rare in the UK and people forget about stuff which isn't rammed in front of their faces on a daily basis.

Agreed.
I loved my laeta, they were fun, interesting tarantulas, but no one else seemed super interested in them

 

[viper69]

Hey everyone,

We hear and see a lot of C. versicolors and other of the Aviculariinae‘s but I rarely here much about these three species on here. And wish I did!

Does anyone have any breeding projects of C. laeta or Y. sooretama and Y. diversipes going?
Or of any other less commonly talked about aviculariinae’s, I know it has been reclassified to include a lot of stuff and revisions are common.

All three of the species I mentioned are pretty amazing and don’t know why they don’t quite get that much attention as other Aviculariinae’s.

Thanks everyone!!

C. laeta is not too common. They are gorgeous as slings like their cousin. As adults they are brown (boring for many people- myself included), and they are pretty defensive.

Divers super pretty as sllings, one of the prettiest out there. As adults, unfortunately the brilliance dulls quite a bit, still pretty, but compared to the slings not the same. Also a T that is fiesty!

i actually love the way the adults look and the transformation is awesome like you stated!!

what reason do you guys think these species never caught on quite like the others in this subfamily when they are such beautiful creatures? its interesting how really cool tarantulas fly under the radar of people.

Color and attitude for 2 of them

 

[Smotzer]

Because adults (of Caribena laeta) are brown, they also have a reputation for being pretty defensive.

As for the other species, they simply aren't as available, diversipes are pretty popular despite this but sooretama are pretty rare in the UK and people forget about stuff which isn't rammed in front of their faces on a daily basis.

It’s a shame that people have neglected these species. I don’t know I think they’re pretty beautiful to me! I actually love the adult laeta I think it’s brown is a really nice brown kinda has some orangish tones to it in certain lights.

C. laeta is not too common. They are gorgeous as slings like their cousin. As adults they are brown (boring for many people- myself included), and they are pretty defensive.

Well I think I’m definitely going to be keeping my eye out for all three of these species! Definitely going on my list of “to get arboreals”
Seems my collection is slowing becoming just arboreals lately

 

[Flyingdrull]

i was thinking about getting a Caribena laeta however I don't know their requirements. Do any of you guys know what they need? (besides anything about them being arboreal)

 

[Smotzer]

i was thinking about getting a Caribena laeta however I don't know their requirements. Do any of you guys know what they need? (besides anything about them being arboreal)

I don’t have first hand experience, but from what I have read. the same care as a C. versicolor, High amount cross ventilation. I’m sure the other more experienced keepers in this thread will jump in and clear up anything else if there is anything.

 

[Flyingdrull]

I don’t have first hand experience, but from what I have read. the same care as a C. versicolor, High amount cross ventilation. I’m sure the other more experienced keepers in this thread will jump in and clear up anything else if there is anything.

yeah i was just reading online but i know not all of the guides of correct information. One guide that seemed trustworthy since they said they actually talked to other people and have one of their own said that they mist the enclosure every 3-4 days.

 

[Smotzer]

yeah i was just reading online but i know not all of the guides of correct information. One guide that seemed trustworthy since they said they actually talked to other people and have one of their own said that they mist the enclosure every 3-4 days.

If it was me I would not be misting a Caribena or a avicularia cousin. I have never once misted my versicolor or avicularia’s, I go at all costs to avoid any stuffiness in the enclosure. What you’re saying could be very dangerous to a C. versicolor and avicularia types especially if there is not enough ventilation. good way to have problems or dead tarantula

Look on here for information not on outside sources escpecially for avicularia ans caribena husbandry. We get so many threads of people killing them due to getting their incorrect husbandry elsewhere.

 

[Flyingdrull]

If it was me I would not be misting a Caribena or a avicularia cousin. I have never once misted my versicolor or avicularia’s, I go at all costs to avoid any stuffiness in the enclosure. What you’re saying could be very dangerous to a C. versicolor and avicularia types especially if there is not enough ventilation. good way to have problems or dead tarantula

Look on here for information not on outside sources escpecially for avicularia ans caribena husbandry. We get so many threads of people killing them due to getting their incorrect husbandry elsewhere.

I mean the person also talked about having proper cross ventilation because they said that one of their tarantulas died from having no ventilation. Well thanks for the info anyways

 

[moricollins]

Arboreal, good ventilation, hiding places, same as any other Avicularia / Caribena

They love to web.
Bonus, pictures from my egg sack bank in 2005(or so)
https://smg.photobucket.com/user/moricollins/media/Avicularia/DSCF1811Medium.jpg.html


https://smg.photobucket.com/user/moricollins/media/Avicularia/DSCF1815Medium.jpg.html