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This is a specific care sheet for Pedersen’s Ornamentals (Poecilotheria pederseni), for more in this genus see Category:Poecilotheria.

Pedersen’s Ornamental care sheet
Poecilotheria pederseni

Pedersen's Ornamental Tarantula

Pedersen’s 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. pederseni

Known as the Pedersen’s Ornamental Tarantula,

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

Regions Found: Sri Lanka
Class: Arboreal
Longevity:
Adult Size: 15 to 17cm
Temperament: Skittish
Urticating Hairs: No
Venom Potency: Strong
Poecilotheria pederseni 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: 70%
Special Requirements: No special requirements.
Breeding Poecilotheria pederseni Tarantulas
Breeding Difficulty: Unknown
Egg sac size: Unknown
Danger to Male: Probable sexual cannibalism
Poecilotheria pederseni Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches.
Recommended Pet Supplies for Poecilotheria pederseni
  • 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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