Colorful Tarantulas
Most tarantulas are brown or black in color. However, some species exhibit vibrant coloration. Females tend to be brighter in color and larger in size than males. Common names of colorful tarantulas are usually derived from their striking appearances. Tarantula coloration serves to warn predators and identify species.
The Antilles pink toe, or Avicularia versicolor, changes colors as it matures. The Antilles pink toe is also known as the Martinique red tree spider or the Martinique pink toe. Born with blue abdominal markings, these tarantulas eventually exhibit light pink and red markings. The pink toe can grow to be between four and six inches in size.
The Poecilotheria regalis is more commonly known as the Indian ornamental tarantula. These arboreal tarantulas bear black, white and gray markings that resemble the ornate weave of a tapestry. A female Indian ornamental tarantula's life span is approximately eight years, while males rarely survive more than three years.
The Cameroon red baboon tarantula changes color several times while developing. They are orange prior to molting, black immediately after molting and are finally red in color. These tarantulas are extremely reclusive and are known for their burrows, where they remain most of the time.