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This is a specific care sheet for Mysore Ornamentals (Poecilotheria striata), for more in this genus see Category:Poecilotheria.
Known as the Mysore Ornamental Tarantula,
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
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| Regions Found:
| India
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| Class:
| Arboreal
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| Longevity:
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| Adult Size:
| Female 7"-8" Male 5"-7"
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| Temperament:
| Skittish
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| Urticating Hairs:
| No
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| Venom Potency:
| Strong
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| Poecilotheria striata 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:
| 22-26°C (71.6-78.8°F)
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| Humidity:
| About 70%
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| Special Requirements:
| No special requirements.
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| Breeding Poecilotheria striata Tarantulas
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| Breeding Difficulty:
| Unknown
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| Egg sac size:
| Unknown
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| Danger to Male:
| Probable sexual cannibalism but can coexsist in proper environment.
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| Poecilotheria striata 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 striata
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