Poecilotheria striata
Poecilotheria • Theraphosidae
**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.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
6-8 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
India (Karnataka — Mysore/Shimoga region)
Temperament
defensive, fast
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