The Salem ornamental tarantula is a member of the family of tarantulas. They are found in southern India and are popular as pets in the U.S.
Size: 14-16 cm (5.5-6.3 in)
Color: These spiders are primarily black and white, with some visible purple hues.
Other Characteristic Features: They are very agile, moving very quickly if necessary.
Salem Ornamental Tarantula
The female mother lays her eggs inside a sac made of webbing.
When they are young, they tend to hide and dig their own burrows in their environment. They become mature at around 2 years.
These tarantulas are ambush predators and do not build webs for capturing prey.
These tarantulas possess very potent venom, with their bite even leading to hospitalizations. However, there haven’t been any recorded deaths so far.
Beautiful Parachute Spider
| Other names | Beautiful parachute spider, Finely formed parachute spider |
| Lifespan | Male: 3-4 years
Female: 12-15 years |
| Distribution | Southern India, between Salem and Tirupathi in the Eastern Ghats |
| Habitat | Tropical forests |
| Diet | Butter worms, cockroaches, crickets, houseflies, locusts, mealworms, and superworms |
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The Salem ornamental tarantula is a member of the family of tarantulas. They are found in southern India and are popular as pets in the U.S.
Poecilotheria formosa
Size: 14-16 cm (5.5-6.3 in)
Color: These spiders are primarily black and white, with some visible purple hues.
Other Characteristic Features: They are very agile, moving very quickly if necessary.
Salem Ornamental Tarantula
The female mother lays her eggs inside a sac made of webbing.
When they are young, they tend to hide and dig their own burrows in their environment. They become mature at around 2 years.
These tarantulas are ambush predators and do not build webs for capturing prey.
These tarantulas possess very potent venom, with their bite even leading to hospitalizations. However, there haven’t been any recorded deaths so far.
Beautiful Parachute Spider
| Other names | Beautiful parachute spider, Finely formed parachute spider |
| Lifespan | Male: 3-4 years
Female: 12-15 years |
| Distribution | Southern India, between Salem and Tirupathi in the Eastern Ghats |
| Habitat | Tropical forests |
| Diet | Butter worms, cockroaches, crickets, houseflies, locusts, mealworms, and superworms |
Image Source: alchetron.com, i.pinimg.com
