Ivory ornate rainforest spider is a precious spider species distributed in the tropical rain forests of central and southern Sri Lanka. The radial white stripes on their backs (or thorny white stripes in lowland subspecies) are the biggest difference between their appearance and the same species. . The abdomen of the adult ivory gorgeous rainforest will also have a unique black and white spot in the same genus, which is very eye-catching. The following is a brief introduction to the popular science knowledge of the ivory gorgeous rainforest for you!

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Ivory ornate rainforest spider

[Latin name] Poecilotheria subfusca/Poecilotheria bara

【Kingdom】Animal Kingdom

【Department】Arthropoda

【Subphylum】Chelicaria subphylum

【Class】Arachnida

[Order] Arachnids

[Family] Tarantidae

[Subfamily] Gorgeous Rainforest Subfamily

[Species] ]Ivory gorgeous rainforest

[toxic] extremely high

2. Morphological characteristics

1. Body shape: according to the place of origin, pattern, Depending on the size, the ivory ornate rainforest spider is divided into two species, highland and lowland. It is generally believed that the adult size of the highland is slightly smaller than that of the lowland species. Also because of the difference in size, lowland species are generally slightly more expensive than highland species in the market. But the two adult feet are generally in the range of 15-18 cm.

2. Body color: The white radiation range of the carapace of the highland species is very large, and the adult body is generally connected to the outermost white; the white radiation range of the lowland species is narrower, and the pattern on the abdomen is higher and deeper. Although the characteristics of the lowland species are less pronounced than those of the high and low species, the spiny pattern of the leukoplakia on the carapace is still quite recognizable. The inner legs of the female adult ivory ornate rainforest will appear purple in light.

III. Living habits

1. Distribution: Ivory ornate rainforest spiders are distributed in the tropical rain forests of central and southern Sri Lanka. It is precisely because of its geographical location that the gorgeous rainforests are generally called Old World species. Highland species (subfusca) generally survive at high altitudes of 22-25 °C, while lowland species (bara) are distributed in 24. -27°C at low altitudes. Their humidity levels are similar though, all in the 75%-80% range.

2. Diet: Under artificial feeding conditions, it feeds on crickets, cockroaches, mealworms, and barley worms.

3. Personality: The aggression and toxicity are relatively high, the larvae are very fast to escape, and the large individuals may bite people without warning.

IV. Toxicity

The ivory ornate rainforest spider is almost the most poisonous among the tarantulas. Although many trendy pets are dangerous, this species is even more , reflected in three points:

1. The larvae are easily frightened, which often makes people think inertia, and it is almost the same after being mistranslated into an adult. In fact, the aggression of this species is very strong after the adult, far from being comparable to the larvae;

2. The attack speed of this species is unimaginable. A blood hole, not even a blink of an eye. And it is very dangerous that the ivory gorgeous rainforest will jump at high speed, and the breeder must be alert to the attack in the three-dimensional direction;

3. High toxicity. Although there are no fatal cases in the gorgeous rainforest bite reports abroad, there is only a fine line between the injured and the death. The pain of the injured person spread from the wound to the arm to the chest, and finally spread to the burning pain of the muscles of the whole body. In addition, it was accompanied by convulsions in various parts of the body. Although it did not cause death, the convulsions tormented the injured for two weeks and only eased slightly.

The above is some little knowledge about the gorgeous ivory rainforest. You are welcome to leave a message below for discussion. If you want to know more, you can continue to pay attention to this site~