Slings Brachypelma Albiceps

Captive bred tarantula sling for sale

full breakdown of baby tarantulas, Everett—also known as spiderlings or “slings” in the hobby. These are the earliest post-hatch stage, and while tiny, they’re packed with potential. Whether you’re breeding, listing, or educating, understanding slings is key to long-term success.

Captive bred tarantula sling for sale

🐣 Baby Tarantula (Spiderling) Profile

Slings are extremely delicate, requiring precise care and micro-habitats to thrive.

🧬 Species-Specific Traits

• Caribena versicolor (Antilles Pinktoe)
  • Slings hatch bright blue before developing pink and green hues
  • Arboreal; require vertical setups even as babies
• Brachypelma albopilosum (Curly Hair)
  • Slings are tan with fuzzy setae early on
  • Hardy and ideal for beginners
• Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire)
  • Slings show early patterning and speed
  • Require humidity and vertical hides
• Pamphobeteus sp. (Mascara, Solaris, etc.)
  • Slings often hatch with iridescent or metallic tones
  • Fast growers with bold feeding response

🏡 Sling Enclosure Setup

• Container: 50–250 ml deli cups, vials, or micro terrariums
• Substrate: 1–2 cm of moist coco fiber or peat moss
• Humidity: 70–90%, depending on species
• Temps: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
• Ventilation: Crucial—micro holes or mesh lids
• Hides: Tiny cork bark chips, leaf litter, or web anchors

Slings need stable humidity, minimal disturbance, and secure lids to prevent escapes.

🍽️ Feeding & Growth

• Diet:
  • Pinhead crickets, fruit flies (Drosophila hydei), roach nymphs
  • Pre-killed prey is often preferred for safety
• Feeding Frequency: Every 3–5 days
• Growth Rate:
  • Fast in tropical species (e.g., Pamphobeteus)
  • Slow in desert or temperate species (e.g., Grammostola)

Slings molt frequently, and growth rates vary widely by genus and feeding schedule.

🧠 Behavior & Handling

• Skittish: Easily stressed; prone to bolting or freezing
• Handling: Not recommended—risk of injury or escape
• Social Behavior:
  • Most species disperse quickly
  • A few (e.g., Harpactira pulchripes, Monocentropus balfouri) show communal tendencies

Slings are best observed, not handled—ideal for growth tracking and early behavior studies.

  Legal & Ethical Notes

• Always source captive-bred spiderlings—wild collection is unsustainable and often illegal
• Many species are CITES-listed—documentation is essential
• Avoid mass imports of unverified slings—risk of misidentification and poor survival