Trinidad Olive (Neoholothele Incei)

Quick Facts

Common Name: Trinidad Olive

Scientific Name: Neoholothele incei (normal form)

Origin: Trinidad & Venezuela

Size: 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm) — dwarf species

Lifespan:

• Females: 6–8 years

• Males: ~2–3 years

Temperament:

• Skittish and fast, but not defensive

• More inclined to run than fight

Coloration:

• Muted olive or tan carapace

• Subtle striping on legs and abdomen

• Less flashy than GCF but still has natural, earthy beauty

Webbing Behavior

Grade A+ webber — just like the GCF

They’ll transform any enclosure into a silky jungle

One of the best species for watching web tunnel development

Housing

Enclosure Type: Terrestrial, but they behave semi-arboreally with webbing

Substrate: 2–3 inches of moist coco fiber or topsoil blend

Humidity: 70–80%

Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25°C)

Ventilation: Moderate — balance airflow with humidity

Decor:

• Cork bark, leaf litter, moss, fake plants

• Provide web anchors for epic silk structures

• Shallow water dish (important for adults)

 For a display tank, lean into their love of clutter — more objects = more webbing magic.

Feeding

Diet: Crickets, small roaches, mealworms (appropriately sized)

Feeding Frequency:

• Slings: 2–3x/week

• Juveniles: Weekly

• Adults: Every 10–14 days

These little guys are great eaters and have fast, snappy takedowns

Why the Normal Morph Slaps Too

Same awesome behavior as the GCF — but more naturalistic coloration

Perfect for communals if raised from slings and housed properly

Cheaper and more available than the GCF in most markets

Excellent for nano or compact bioactive setups

Web-heavy, easy to care for, and endlessly entertaining

 Keep in Mind

Very fast when spooked — caution with rehousing

Communal isn’t guaranteed unless conditions are right (siblings, space, hides, heavy feeding)

They might web up the water dish, so keep an eye out for hydration