Poecilotheria Striata
Mysore Ornamental
Range: India
Experience level: Advanced
Size: About 17 cm
Growth rate: Fast
Type: Aboreal
Temperament: Very fast
Housing: Height is more important than floor space, use about 5cm subtrate. Subtrate should be provided with a vertical bark about 25 cm leaned against the cage.
Water requirements: A shallow water dish.
Diet: Crickets, roaches.
Comments: This is another very attractive display tarantula. It has a tannish appearance with beautiful markings. This is another robust species. Its is reported that the toxic from this tarantula is stronger then most tarantulas. Because of its speed, and toxin this species is not recommended as a beginner tarantula.
Experience level: Advanced
Size: About 17 cm
Growth rate: Fast
Type: Aboreal
Temperament: Very fast
Housing: Height is more important than floor space, use about 5cm subtrate. Subtrate should be provided with a vertical bark about 25 cm leaned against the cage.
Water requirements: A shallow water dish.
Diet: Crickets, roaches.
Comments: This is another very attractive display tarantula. It has a tannish appearance with beautiful markings. This is another robust species. Its is reported that the toxic from this tarantula is stronger then most tarantulas. Because of its speed, and toxin this species is not recommended as a beginner tarantula.