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Caribena laeta

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    Common Name: Puerto Rican Pinktoe Tarantula
    Native Local: US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Cuba
    Category: Arboreal, New World
    Adult Size (DLS): 4.5 - 5 inches 
    Lifespan: Females = 12 years / Males = 3 years
    Growth Rate: Fast
    Demeanor: Reserved and docile. skittish, very fast. They can throw urticating hairs but this is very rare. They can bite but the venom is considered relatively mild..
    Difficulty:  A good species for beginning collectors.

     

    C.  laeta has soft golden and pink hues.It is very similar to its cousin, the Caribena versicolor but without the vibrant, electric colors,

    C. laeta spins elaborate funnel webs in which it spends most of its time. It also wants to climb so providing vertical space is important.

    Picture credit - Wikipedia

    The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.  

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