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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