{"product_id":"poecilotheria-striata-mysore-ornamental-tarantula-1-1-5","title":"Poecilotheria striata (Mysore Ornamental Tarantula) 1-1.5\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoecilotheria striata (Mysore Ornamental Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great Asian arboreal. This species features a lot of yellow and really wide bands of color. A great starter old world species thanks to its tough nature, this species comes from rugged, unforgiving regions of India that have made it a genuinely hardy Poecilotheria. Grab this old world tarantula for sale today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Poecilotheria striata?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold yellow tones set against really wide color banding, a striking look among ornamentals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches 6 to 7 inches or more at full leg span, a substantial arboreal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely tough, hardy pick for keepers moving into their first Poecilotheria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Poecilotheria striata be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 6 to 7 inches or more at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a tall arboreal setup at least 3 times the leg span in height and 2 times the leg span in width and depth, with vertical cork bark reaching near the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 75 to 82 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75%, with good ventilation to prevent stagnant air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defensive and fast, it carries a medically significant bite typical of old world species, so this is a display only animal. We do not encourage or recommend handling with any of our tarantulas, old world species especially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and Hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes from rugged, unforgiving native regions, making it a genuinely tolerant Poecilotheria for keepers new to the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited USA","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":55123746718015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/481f4e_3c9183d2d1bc41f7b8eb553db9f18d3d_mv2_72a301c0-40db-4a37-b638-c9a9927bfe14.jpg?v=1755201533","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/poecilotheria-striata-mysore-ornamental-tarantula-1-1-5","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}