Mysore Ornamental Rainforest Spider (Latin name: Poecilotheriastriata) is native to the tropical rainforests of India. This ornamental rainforest species from the Mysore region of India is very similar in appearance to the most popular Indian ornamental rainforest, with the main and obvious difference being that they do not have the prominent "white stripe" on their abdomen.
Chinese name: 迈素尔华丽雨林
Scientific name: Poecilotheriastriata
Subfamily: Selenocosmiinae
Native area: India
Habitat type: Tropical rainforest
Adult size: 17-18 cm leg span
Preferred temperature: 25-27℃
Preferred humidity: 75%
Substrate: Slightly moist peat bricks/coconut bricks
Lifestyle: Arboreal
Hair-kicking: Very rarely
Suitability: Expert challenge
In 2001, they were officially named. At first glance, this species is not much different from the most popular Indian ornamental tarantulas of the Poecilotheria genus. There are several species that look very similar at first glance, such as the Peterson's ornamental tarantula, the Salem ornamental tarantula, the Sri Lanka ornamental tarantula, and the Mysore ornamental tarantula. They can only be distinguished by careful comparison of the patterns. Ornamental tarantulas are known for their high speed, aggression, relatively large venom, and short-haired bodies.
It is recommended to keep the Maeser Rainforest Spider as a pet for those who enjoy climbing. The requirements for keeping the Rainforest Spiders are similar, as their native habitat is only a small area in southern India and the island of Sri Lanka, with the overall climate being the same. For artificial breeding, it is recommended to provide a higher breeding box and arrange a piece of tree bark for them to climb and hide. They are only suitable for pet bird spider enthusiasts who have relatively rich breeding experience.
1. Emaciation
When you find that the spider's body becomes dull and the skin begins to dry and turn yellow, it is likely that emaciation has occurred. This condition is generally caused by inadequate nutrition due to the spider not eating well.
2. Enteritis
On the contrary, this condition is caused by overeating. Constantly feeding the spider or feeding it with food at a low temperature can cause bloating and abdominal pain in the spider, eventually leading to enteritis.
3. Hemiplegia
The spider does not have high requirements for its environment, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer, with high temperature and humidity, if the spider's cage is too far away from the ventilation, the spider may suffer from a heat stroke-like state, with its legs paralyzed and unable to move.
4. Constipation
The main cause of constipation is usually lack of drinking water. In addition to eating, spiders also need to drink water. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the food consumed cannot provide the necessary water for the spider's body.
5. Black rot disease
Lack of appetite, inactivity, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions on the abdomen are the manifestations of black rot disease in spiders. The reason for this is that the water and food are not fresh. If the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it may contract black rot disease, which can be fatal in severe cases.
6. Mildew disease
Especially in the south, in the hot and humid weather of summer, the spider's body surface is easily invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become increasingly stiff, and its body becomes increasingly damp, creating a favorable environment for bacteria to thrive and leading to the occurrence of mildew spots on the spider.
7. Parasites
Parasites can be said to be the most disgusting condition for spiders. If it is a small insect, that is fine, but those aggressive parasites that crawl on the spider's body can be extremely disgusting. Not only do they affect the spider's rest, but they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and posing a threat to the spider's life.
When raising it, it is recommended to use damp peat, coir bricks, and clay as the substrate. Cherry cockroaches are recommended as feed. When feeding, they are brave enough to attack prey larger than themselves, but it is still advisable to avoid using feed organisms that are too large or may cause harm to them (after reaching a certain size, it is recommended to use long forceps for feeding).
Put a longer piece of tree bark in the rearing box to facilitate nest building. In most cases, when elegant rainforest spiders are startled, they will generally run back to their own nests first (although they have highly lethal weapons, they are not very brave). It is especially important to pay attention to their movement speed, aggressiveness, and relatively high toxicity.
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