{"product_id":"poecilotheria-striata","title":"Poecilotheria Striata - Mysore Ornamental - Female For Sale","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilotheria striata – Mysore Ornamental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Poecilotheria With a Purple Twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilotheria striata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, better known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMysore Ornamental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of those Pokies that looks better the closer you get. At first glance you get the classic black-and-cream \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilotheria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern, but under good lighting the carapace and legs reveal gorgeous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple and violet undertones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that completely change the look of the spider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat Sexy Ornamental Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. striata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stand out is its contrast. Bold cream markings run across the abdomen and legs against a dark base, while subtle purple coloration comes through around the carapace and femurs. Mature females become especially impressive, developing into large, heavily patterned arboreals that look incredible sitting vertically against cork bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Growing \u0026amp; Always Ready to Eat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilotheria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these spiders don’t waste much time putting on size. Juveniles grow quickly when kept warm and consistently fed, and they typically have an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent feeding response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. striata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e especially rewarding to raise—you aren’t waiting years for a tiny sling to finally resemble the adult you purchased it for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Underrated Poecilotheria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. metallica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tend to steal the spotlight, but that’s part of what makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. striata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so cool. It has the size, speed, intricate patterning and unmistakable look of the genus while being considerably less common in many collections. If you’re building a serious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilotheria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, the Mysore Ornamental absolutely deserves a spot in it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunal Care \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor established communals raised together from an early age, use roughly the enclosure footprint you would normally give a single \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. striata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while adding considerably more vertical structure—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree communal specimens can comfortably utilize the vertical space normally provided to one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Add multiple pieces of cork bark so every spider can establish a retreat and find a safe position for molting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed communal groups heavily and consistently. As a starting point, provide roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3× the normal feeding ration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and distribute prey throughout the enclosure so every spider has an opportunity to feed. For example, a group of three may receive around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enine appropriately sized crickets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during a feeding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep communal temperatures slightly cooler at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68–75°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For groups larger than five specimens, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebioactive enclosure is recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help manage waste and maintain a more stable long-term environment. Communal specimens should be monitored closely during feeding and molting, with adequate food and vertical retreat space maintained at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westside Tarantulas ","offers":[{"title":"5.5 inch DLS - Sub-Adult Female","offer_id":66991115010419,"sku":null,"price":715.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7090\/2387\/files\/IMG_0955.jpg?v=1790453442","url":"https:\/\/westsidetarantulas.com\/products\/poecilotheria-striata","provider":"Westside Tarantulas ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}