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[suzi]

Thanks for the videos, very interesting! my 4 year old son wants one so bad but I have been afraid that the spider would release lots of hairs into his skin if it got spooked. Do they all release the hairs? And how common is it for that to happen, and how do you get them out of your skin?

 

[PrettyInInk87]

Thanks for the videos, very interesting! my 4 year old son wants one so bad but I have been afraid that the spider would release lots of hairs into his skin if it got spooked. Do they all release the hairs? And how common is it for that to happen, and how do you get them out of your skin?

A. versi's do have urticulating hairs but very seldom use them and instead use poop as a defense mechinism. There are a few species that also have them though like my G. rosea (Chilean Rose), G. pulchra (Brazilian Black), B. vagans (Mexican Redrump), and B. smithi (Mexican Redknee). They tend to flick hairs at me when I move around them a bit quick but i've been careful enough to keep my face away. I do get a bit itchy where the hairs land but no biggie for me and all I do is wash my hands, not quite sure how to remove them though.

I found this simple info. and caresheet for you...

The Antilles pinktoe tarantula (Avicularia versicolor), also known as the Martinique Red Tree Spider or the Martinique Pinktoe, is native to Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean Sea, but is a popular spider pet due to its docile character and unique coloration.

Antilles pinktoe tarantulas are arboreal (tree-dwelling). They spin elaborate funnel webs in which they spend most of their time. In captivity, cage height is much more important than floor space. Decor consists of tree branches or cork pieces to which the spider can attach its web.

Spiderlings of A. versicolor are bright blue, with a black treetrunk pattern on the abdomen. As they grow, they gradually lose the blue coloration and their carapace turns green, their abdomen red, their legs green with purple hairs and pink tarsi. They are a more colorful version of their cousin, the Pinktoe tarantula. On average, males are slightly more brightly colored than females. Like most tarantulas, males stay much smaller than females- especially in the abdomen.

Caring for Antilles Pink Toe
This tarantula requires a delicate balance of good ventilation and high humidity. A terrarium with a screen top and daily misting achieves that balance. The Antilles do well at a temperature of between 75 degrees F, but will tolerate temperatures ranging from 60 to 82 degrees F. They enjoy high humidity- ideally between 70 and 80 percent RH

Feeding
The Antilles pinktoe is an aggressive feeder, and will eat anything from crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, beetles, moths, and other flying insects, to anole lizards. They will also take mealworms and moth larvae, but these have to be given sparingly due to their fat percentage and the calcium-phosphor proportions.


If you do decide to get one, my babies should be ready soon... They are very tiny so you and your son can get used to it actually being a spider first then deal with their size years later.

 

[Thompson]

That's awesome! I use to keep tarantulas before I kept chameleons. Avics are amazing but poecilotheria's are my absolute favorite!

 

[PrettyInInk87]

That's awesome! I use to keep tarantulas before I kept chameleons. Avics are amazing but poecilotheria's are my absolute favorite!

Thank you! Pokies are a no no for me... I'm too afraid of their speed and venom potency, lol! I'll stick to the slower less likely to bite species. I do have a P. irminia and a Trinidad Chevron though... The Chevy was given to me and when I bought the irminia I hadn't done my research beforehand.

 

[melric]

I almost fainted.

 

[suzi]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the info, I will PM you

 

[PrettyInInk87]

I almost fainted.

Lol! Just make sure next time you open up a tarantula thread that your standing next to a bed or a soft spot, lol!

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the info, I will PM you

Your welcome.

 

[mbondy]

A. versi's do have urticulating hairs but very seldom use them and instead use poop as a defense mechinism. There are a few species that also have them though like my G. rosea (Chilean Rose), G. pulchra (Brazilian Black), B. vagans (Mexican Redrump), and B. smithi (Mexican Redknee). They tend to flick hairs at me when I move around them a bit quick but i've been careful enough to keep my face away. I do get a bit itchy where the hairs land but no biggie for me and all I do is wash my hands, not quite sure how to remove them though.

I found this simple info. and caresheet for you...

The Antilles pinktoe tarantula (Avicularia versicolor), also known as the Martinique Red Tree Spider or the Martinique Pinktoe, is native to Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean Sea, but is a popular spider pet due to its docile character and unique coloration.

Antilles pinktoe tarantulas are arboreal (tree-dwelling). They spin elaborate funnel webs in which they spend most of their time. In captivity, cage height is much more important than floor space. Decor consists of tree branches or cork pieces to which the spider can attach its web.

Spiderlings of A. versicolor are bright blue, with a black treetrunk pattern on the abdomen. As they grow, they gradually lose the blue coloration and their carapace turns green, their abdomen red, their legs green with purple hairs and pink tarsi. They are a more colorful version of their cousin, the Pinktoe tarantula. On average, males are slightly more brightly colored than females. Like most tarantulas, males stay much smaller than females- especially in the abdomen.

Caring for Antilles Pink Toe
This tarantula requires a delicate balance of good ventilation and high humidity. A terrarium with a screen top and daily misting achieves that balance. The Antilles do well at a temperature of between 75 degrees F, but will tolerate temperatures ranging from 60 to 82 degrees F. They enjoy high humidity- ideally between 70 and 80 percent RH

Feeding
The Antilles pinktoe is an aggressive feeder, and will eat anything from crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, beetles, moths, and other flying insects, to anole lizards. They will also take mealworms and moth larvae, but these have to be given sparingly due to their fat percentage and the calcium-phosphor proportions.


If you do decide to get one, my babies should be ready soon... They are very tiny so you and your son can get used to it actually being a spider first then deal with their size years later.

One day I shall buy a tarantula from you and harass you all the time about proper care and nutrition Just keep breeding for at least another 4 years please!!