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

Mysore Ornamental care sheet
Poecilotheria striata

Mysore Ornamental Tarantula

Mysore 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. striata

Known as the Mysore Ornamental Tarantula,

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

Regions Found: India
Class: Arboreal
Longevity:
Adult Size: Female 7″-8″ Male 5″-7″
Temperament: Skittish
Urticating Hairs: No
Venom Potency: Strong
Poecilotheria striata 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: About 70%
Special Requirements: No special requirements.
Breeding Poecilotheria striata Tarantulas
Breeding Difficulty: Unknown
Egg sac size: Unknown
Danger to Male: Probable sexual cannibalism but can coexsist in proper environment.
Poecilotheria striata Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches.
Recommended Pet Supplies for Poecilotheria striata
  • 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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