Poecilotheria fasciata (Sri-Lanka Ornamental)

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Old World Arboreal Tarantula

Not a beginner tarantula

 

Comments: 

• This Pokie species has a ghostly appearance with beautiful markings and potent venom.

• The legs underside is bright lemon yellow.

• 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: 

• Ideal temperature 25.5°-27.8°C and the humidity at 65%-75%.

• 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: 

• This is a arboreal tarantula. As spiderling or juvenile, I put a twig in the vial so it may climb.

• When they reach 7cm housed them in their permanent enclosures.

• They should be given a vertical branch or cork to climb upon.

• Their enclosure should be taller than longer. 

Retreat/Hide: 

• A 25cm vertical bark leaned against the cage. 

Food Consumption:

• Feed slings twice a week.

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace. 

Water Requirements: 

• Glued a small bottle cap to the bark that is leaning against the cage for water and mist.

Growth Rate: 

• This is a fast growing tarantula. 

• Adult leg span 25cm

Temperament: 

• This is a very fast moving spider.

• It is not what I would consider a defensive tarantula, but will probably bite if provoked.

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