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Mysore Ornate Rainforest Spider

2022-04-18 / 971 Read

Introduction to the species of Mysore Ornate Rainforest Spider

Mysore Ornate RainforestSpider (Latin name: Poecilotheria striata) is native to the Indian tropical rainforest, from this gorgeous rainforest in the Mysore region of India The species and the most popular Indian gorgeous rainforest are very similar in appearance, and the main and obvious difference is that they do not have the prominent "white bars" of the Indian gorgeous rainforest on their abdomen.

Chinese name: Mysore gorgeous rainforest

Scientific name: Poecilotheria striata

Subfamily: Selenocosmiinae

Origin: India

Habitat type: tropical rain forest

Adult body size: 17-18 cm foot span

Optimum temperature: 25-27℃

Optimum humidity : 75%

Substrate used: Slightly damp peat block/coconut brick

Life type: Arboreal

Whether to kick: Rarely 

Fitness: Expert Challenge

Mysore ornate rainforest spiderAppearance characteristics

Adult length 17-18 cm Foot show, compared to other more distinctive gorgeous rainforest species, this species is not very popular, but Europe and the United States Pet tarantula lovers are mostly fond of gorgeous rainforests and always want to collect as many species as possible. Therefore, the popularity of this category is relatively low, and the visibility in the market is not very high.

Mysore Gorgeous Rainforest SpiderLife habit

The   suitable temperature is 25-27℃, and the suitable humidity is 75%. It is recommended to use a slightly damp Peat blocks and coconut bricks are used as substrates. The requirements for raising gorgeous rainforests are similar, because their origin is only a small area in southern India and the island of Sri Lanka, and the overall climate and temperature are the same. Captive rearing provides a taller box with a bark for climbing and hiding is recommended. Likewise, as members of the Poecilotheria genus, they are only suitable for pets Tarantula lovers.

Mysore gorgeous rainforest spider feeding method