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This is a specific care sheet for Fringed Ornamentals (Poecilotheria ornata), for more in this genus see Category:Poecilotheria.

Fringed Ornamental care sheet
Poecilotheria ornata

Fringed Ornamental Tarantula

Fringed Ornamental Tarantula

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Arachnomorpha

Class: Arachnida

Subclass: Micrura

Order: Araneae

Suborder: Opisthothelae

Family: Theraphosidae

Subfamily: Poecilotheriinae

Genus: Poecilotheria

Species: P. ornata

Known as the Fringed Ornamental Tarantula,

Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets

Regions Found: Sri Lanka
Class: Arboreal
Longevity:
Adult Size: 18-22cm
Temperament: Skittish
Urticating Hairs: No
Venom Potency: Strong
Poecilotheria ornata Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing: Height is much more important than floor space, a substrate should be provided with a variety of plants and branches. Ensure branches are in a stable position and will not fall if the tarantula climbs onto it.
Temperature: 22-26°C (71.6-78.8°F)
Humidity: Approx. 70%
Special Requirements: Enclosure height is important than floor space.
Breeding Poecilotheria ornata Tarantulas
Breeding Difficulty: Unknown
Egg sac size: Unknown
Danger to Male: Probable sexual cannibalism
Poecilotheria ornata Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches.
Recommended Pet Supplies for Poecilotheria ornata
  • An appropriately sized vivarium/aquarium
  • Substrate
  • Heating equipment ie heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats
  • Large shallow water dish
  • Decorations and hiding places
  • Livefood

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