Poecilotheria fasciata (Sri-Lanka Ornamental)
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Old World Arboreal Tarantula
Not a beginner tarantula
Comments:
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This Pokie species has a ghostly appearance with beautiful markings and potent venom.
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The legs underside is bright lemon yellow.
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It is reported that the toxin from this tarantula is stronger than most tarantulas. Because of its speed, and toxin, this species is not recommended as a beginner tarantula.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature 25.5°-27.8°C and the humidity at 65%-75%.
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The substrate in the terrarium is kept moist; mist once a week, and monthly I wet the substrate, than allow it to dry out completely.
Enclosure:
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This is a arboreal tarantula. As spiderling or juvenile, I put a twig in the vial so it may climb.
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When they reach 7cm housed them in their permanent enclosures.
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They should be given a vertical branch or cork to climb upon.
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Their enclosure should be taller than longer.
Retreat/Hide:
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A 25cm vertical bark leaned against the cage.
Food Consumption:
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Feed slings twice a week.
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Feed adults once a week.
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Food size should be the size of the carapace.
Water Requirements:
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Glued a small bottle cap to the bark that is leaning against the cage for water and mist.
Growth Rate:
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This is a fast growing tarantula.
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Adult leg span 25cm
Temperament:
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This is a very fast moving spider.
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It is not what I would consider a defensive tarantula, but will probably bite if provoked.
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