Poecilotheria miranda
Poecilotheria • Theraphosidae
**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.
Temperature
72-82°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
6-7 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
India (West Bengal, Odisha), possibly Bangladesh
Temperament
defensive, fast
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