Caribena laeta - Puerto Rican Pink Toe (Sling)

Caribena laeta – Puerto Rican Pink Toe Tarantula

Vibrant, arboreal, and endlessly captivating, the Caribena laeta (Puerto Rican Pink Toe Tarantula) is a show-stopping New World species that brings colour, elegance, and fascinating behaviour to any tarantula collection. From slings to adults, this species is prized for its stunning pink-tipped toes, shimmering green-and-burgundy body tones, and intricate arboreal web structures, making it a favourite among tarantula enthusiasts and display collectors.

Native to Puerto Rico, Caribena laeta is calm, fast, and generally tolerant of observation, making it suitable for intermediate keepers who want a lively, visually striking arboreal species. Its active web-building and climbing behaviour offer endless entertainment as it constructs silk retreats and tunnels, transforming a simple vertical enclosure into a living, naturalistic display.

Whether you're looking for a colourful arboreal tarantula, a New World display species, or a unique centrepiece for your collection, the Puerto Rican Pink Toe Tarantula is a must-have. Its combination of vivid colouration, manageable size, and engaging arboreal habits ensures it will captivate both new and seasoned hobbyists.

Add the Caribena laeta – Puerto Rican Pink Toe Tarantula to your collection today and watch your enclosure come alive with colour, silk, and personality.

Care Summary (Shopify Accordion)

Enclosure Type

• Arboreal setup with vertical climbing space

• Secure lid and ample height for webbing

Adult Size

• 4.5–6 inches (11–15 cm) leg span

Substrate

• 2–3 inches of slightly moist coco fibre or topsoil

• Provides a base for webbing and humidity retention

Temperature

• 74–80°F (23–27°C)

Humidity

• 70–80%

• Light misting encourages web-building; avoid waterlogging

Furnishings

• Cork bark tubes or vertical branches for retreats

• Leaf clusters and moss as climbing/webbing anchors

• Shallow water dish

Feeding

• Crickets, roaches, and small locusts

• Slings: 2–3× per week

• Juveniles: Weekly

• Adults: Every 7–10 days

Temperament

• Fast and skittish, rarely defensive

• Prefers to retreat into silk tunnels rather than confront

Experience Level

• Intermediate keepers (not recommended for beginners handling directly)

Behavior Notes

• Builds elaborate arboreal silk structures

• Often visible at night; great for observation

• Thrives with proper vertical space and airflow

Photo credit: Fukushima CS, Bertani R (2017) - attribution via Wikimedia Commons