Poecilotheria - Pet Products

This is a generalised care sheet for Poecilotherias, a genus titled (Poecilotheria). For more in this femily see Category:Theraphosidae, or for a more detailed species care sheet see Category:Poecilotheria.

Poecilotheria care sheet Poecilotheria
Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Arachnomorpha Class: Arachnida Subclass: Micrura Order: Araneae Suborder: Opisthothelae Family: Theraphosidae Subfamily: Poecilotheria Genus: Poecilotheria
Species
Brachypelma auratum Poecilotheria Poecilotheria fasciata Poecilotheria formosa Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica Poecilotheria metallica Poecilotheria miranda Poecilotheria ornata Poecilotheria pederseni Poecilotheria regalis Poecilotheria rufilata Poecilotheria smithi Poecilotheria striata Poecilotheria subfusca Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli Poecilotheria uniformis Psalmopoeus cambridgei

Poecilotheria is a genus of the family Theraphosidae containing various species of arboreal tarantula. This genus is known for vivid color patterns, fast movement, and potent venom compared to other tarantulas. The genus is native to Sri Lanka and India. The name Poecilotheria is derived from Greek “poikilos” – spotted and “therion” – wild beast.

Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
Regions Found:	Sri Lanka and India
Class:	Arboreal
Longevity:	Very fast growing species and can mature in under a year
Adult Size:
Temperament:	Skittish
Urticating Hairs:
Venom Potency:	Strong
Poecilotheria Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Height is much more important than floor space, a substrate should be provided with a variety of plants and branches. Ensure branches are in a stable position and will not fall if the tarantula climbs onto it.
Temperature:	25-26 °C (78-80 °F)
Humidity:	Medium
Special Requirements:
Breeding Poecilotheria Tarantulas
Breeding Difficulty:
Egg sac size:
Danger to Male:
Poecilotheria Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
Recommended Pet Supplies for Poecilotheria
An appropriately sized vivarium/aquarium Substrate Heating equipment ie heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats Large shallow water dish Decorations and hiding places Livefood

Breeding Poecilotheria

Breeding tarantulas can be extremely difficult but can also be extremely rewarding. From a successful mating, anywhere from 50 to 2000 eggs can be produced, depending upon the size and species of the female. The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) are of the larger species and have been known to produce some 1500-2000 eggs in one sac. Another popular species The Goliath Bird Eater (Theraphosa blondi) however, has been known to produce as little as 50 eggs despite its “goliath” size.

The basic steps involved in breeding tarantulas are discussed further:

Breeding Poecilotheria

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