Poecilotheria miranda
✓ VerifiedBengal Ornamental Tarantula, Miranda Ornamental
Quick Facts
Adult Size
6-7 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
defensive, fast
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Advanced
Experienced keepers only
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72°F - 82°F
(22°C - 28°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
**Bengal Ornamental Tarantula** — A mid-sized Poecilotheria from the eastern Indian subcontinent. Slightly cooler temperature preference (72-82°F) than other Poecilotheria, reflecting its range in Bengal which has more moderate temperatures.
⚠️ MEDICALLY SIGNIFICANT VENOM: All Poecilotheria carry medically significant venom. Serious bite effects have been documented. For experienced keepers only. ⚠️ CITES Appendix II — legal captive-bred sourcing required.
Care mirrors other Poecilotheria. P. miranda is one of the less commonly kept species in the genus but is increasingly available through captive breeding. A solid mid-sized representative of the group for collectors building a complete Poecilotheria collection.
⚠️ 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
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Advanced
Care Level
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