Poecilotheria striata
✓ VerifiedMysore Ornamental Tarantula, Striped Ornamental
Poecilotheria36, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
6-8 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
defensive, fast
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Advanced
Experienced keepers only
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75°F - 85°F
(24°C - 29°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small arboreal vial
Juvenile
6x6x10" vertical
Adult
18x18x24" vertical
🪨 Substrate
Type
moist coco fiber (base only)
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 4-5 days
Juvenile
Once per week
Adult
Every 1-2 weeks
Prey Size
Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
defensive, fast
Care Guide
**Mysore Ornamental Tarantula** — A large, beautifully patterned Poecilotheria with bold striped banding on the legs and a vivid yellow-and-black underside flash pattern. One of the more commonly kept Poecilotheria in the hobby.
⚠️ MEDICALLY SIGNIFICANT VENOM: All Poecilotheria have venom capable of causing serious systemic reactions. Medical treatment has been required following bites. Experienced keepers only. ⚠️ CITES Appendix II — ensure legal captive-bred sourcing.
Care identical to other Poecilotheria: large vertical enclosure, cross-ventilated, warm and moderately humid. Cork bark flats and hollow hides essential. A fast, active species that will utilize all available space. Prolific feeder and grower. An excellent representative of the genus for keepers ready to step into Poecilotheria keeping.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species does not have urticating hairs (Old World species).
Venom Potency
⚠️ WARNING: This species has medically significant venom. Bites can cause severe pain and systemic effects. Only for experienced keepers. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten.
Species Statistics
1
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Advanced
Care Level
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