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This is a generalised care sheet for Poecilotherias, a genus titled (Poecilotheria). For more in this femily see Category:Theraphosidae, or for a more detailed species care sheet see Category:Poecilotheria.
Poecilotheria is a
genus of the
family Theraphosidae containing various
species of
arboreal tarantula. This genus is known for vivid color patterns, fast movement, and potent venom compared to other tarantulas. The genus is native to Sri Lanka and India. The name Poecilotheria is derived from Greek "poikilos" - spotted and "therion" - wild beast.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
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| Regions Found:
| Sri Lanka and India
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| Class:
| Arboreal
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| Longevity:
| Very fast growing species and can mature in under a year
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| Adult Size:
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| Temperament:
| Skittish
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| Urticating Hairs:
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| Venom Potency:
| Strong
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| Poecilotheria Housing Requirements
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| 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.
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| Temperature:
| 25-26 °C (78-80 °F)
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| Humidity:
| Medium
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| Special Requirements:
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| Breeding Poecilotheria Tarantulas
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| Breeding Difficulty:
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| Danger to Male:
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| Poecilotheria Diet
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| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
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| Recommended Pet Supplies for Poecilotheria
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[edit] Breeding Poecilotheria
Breeding tarantulas can be extremely difficult but can also be extremely rewarding. From a successful mating, anywhere from 50 to 2000 eggs can be produced, depending upon the size and species of the female. The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) are of the larger species and have been known to produce some 1500-2000 eggs in one sac. Another popular species The Goliath Bird Eater (Theraphosa blondi) however, has been known to produce as little as 50 eggs despite its “goliath” size.
The basic steps involved in breeding tarantulas are discussed further:
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