This is a specific care sheet for Pedersen’s Ornamentals (Poecilotheria pederseni), for more in this genus see Category:Poecilotheria.
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Known as the Pedersen’s Ornamental Tarantula,
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Sri Lanka |
| Class: | Arboreal |
| Longevity: | |
| Adult Size: | 15 to 17cm |
| Temperament: | Skittish |
| Urticating Hairs: | No |
| Venom Potency: | Strong |
| Poecilotheria pederseni 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: | 22-26°C (71.6-78.8°F) |
| Humidity: | 70% |
| Special Requirements: | No special requirements. |
| Breeding Poecilotheria pederseni Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | Unknown |
| Danger to Male: | Probable sexual cannibalism |
| Poecilotheria pederseni Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Poecilotheria pederseni | |
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