{"product_id":"poecilotheria-tigrinawesseli-tiger-ornamental-tarantula-0-75-1","title":"Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli (Tiger Ornamental Tarantula) 0.75-1\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoecilotheria tigrinawesseli (Tiger Ornamental Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoecilotheria tigrinawesseli is a striking ornamental out of India, with black and cream banded legs and a violet-purple sheen concentrated around the chelicerae (mouthparts) and front of the carapace (head), fading into a grey-brown tone further back. The abdomen carries a mottled tan, olive, and cream pattern. Ornamental \"Pokie\" species love to stretch out and rank among the largest arboreal tarantulas, so they get fairly large and make for impressive display animals. Grab this old world tarantula for sale if you want a genuinely large, striking Poecilotheria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and cream banded legs paired with a violet-purple sheen around the face and front carapace, fading into grey-brown, with a mottled tan and olive abdomen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches 6 to 8 inches at full leg span, among the larger Poecilotheria species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Display Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loves to stretch out, giving keepers a great view of its full size and pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 6 to 8 inches 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 78 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\u003eLarge Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Among the bigger Poecilotheria species, giving it real display value once fully grown.\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":55113463333183,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/504351674_9874658925902573_7875334705885435082_n.jpg?v=1783624789","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/poecilotheria-tigrinawesseli-tiger-ornamental-tarantula-0-75-1","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}