As its scientific name suggests, the
Antilles pinktoe tarantula (
Avicularia versicolor) changes color as it matures. The spider’s abdomen turns from
blue to
pink or
red and the
carapace becomes metallic
green.
Antilles pinktoe tarantulas are native to Guadeloupe, Dominica and Martinique in the Caribbean Sea. They are arboreal (tree-dwelling) species, and can spin elaborate funnel webs in which they spend most of their time. Though these tarantulas are naturally docile, they are quick and can jump up to 30 cm far or high!
