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Trinidad Pink (Holothele longipes)

Holothele longipes

The Holothele longipes, commercially known as 'Trinidad Pink'. It is a very underestimated terrestrial tarantula (3.9 inches legspan). Similar to its cousin N. incei in shape and weaving habits, the 'longipes' shows off a delicate and elegant pink or bright coral color on the carapace and abdomen, which stands out especially after molting. It is a tireless weaver, nervous ('skittish') and very fast, which creates elaborate web labyrinths low to the ground. It is an excellent species for those looking for an active, colorful terrestrial, always busy weaving, but with a docile even if elusive temperament.

Taxonomy
Class:Arachnida
Order:Araneae
Family:Theraphosidae
Genus:Holothele
Species:Holothele longipes

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Environment

Terrestrial

Humidity

65 - 75 %

Day temperature

24 - 28 °C

Night temperature

20 - 23 °C

UVB

None

Species description

Geographic Origin and Habitat: World Spider Catalog lists Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Peru, Brazil and Bolivia as the distribution of Holothele longipes. The cited taxonomic record does not characterize habitat.
Taxonomy and Genetics: World Spider Catalog lists Holothele longipes (L. Koch, 1875) as an accepted species in Theraphosidae. The record does not provide a genetic result.
Behaviour and Habits: The cited taxonomic record does not provide behavioural observations.
Morphology and Sexual Dimorphism: The cited taxonomic record does not provide morphology or sex-specific comparison data.

Care, breeding and tankmates

Terrarium Setup: World Spider Catalog lists Holothele longipes (L. Koch, 1875) as an accepted Theraphosidae species with a stated distribution from Panama through northern and western South America. The taxonomic record does not establish enclosure dimensions, substrate, furnishings or a captive setup protocol.
Lighting and Heating: The cited taxonomic record does not provide captive photoperiod or temperature parameters; none are inferred here.
Humidity and Hydration: The cited record does not establish a captive humidity target or hydration protocol; none are inferred here.
Feeding and Supplementation: The cited record does not establish captive prey, frequency, portions or supplementation; none are inferred here.
Compatibility and Coexistence: The cited record does not test cohabitation or establish compatibility criteria; no recommendation is inferred.
Health and Common Diseases: The cited record does not provide veterinary or disease-management guidance.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This species originates from: Caraibi/Sud America (Foreste umide e vallate di Trinidad, Venezuela e Guyana).

Origin

Amazon, Orinoco, and GuianasCentral America and Caribbean

Terrestrial invertebrate profile

Diet
No verified data available
Life expectancy
No verified data available
Adult size
7.62 cm
The catalog's scalar value is 7.62 cm. The Great Basin Serpentarium — Holothele longipes source reports a maximum adult measurement of 7.62 cm for this species, recorded as diagonal leg span (DLS). The taxonomic record consulted is Holothele longipes. These figures are not interchangeable: the first is the profile's editorial reference, whereas the second is a published maximum under a specific measurement convention; differences among sources can reflect sex, population, life stage and measuring method.
Lifestyle/Microhabitat
No verified data available
Activity cycle
No verified data available
Sociality
No verified data available
Reproduction
No verified data available
Venom level
No verified data available
Handling tolerance
No verified data available
Brumation
No verified data available
Molting
No verified data available

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Variants and close relatives

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Last updated: 08/10/2026
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