Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli Female + Male (8cm)

Common Names: Wessel’s Tiger Ornamental | Anantagiri’s Parachute Spider

Adult Size: 16cm to 18cm

Type: Old World, Arboreal

Growth Rate: Fast

Temperament:  Not for beginners. Defensive and aggressive if provoked.

Lifespan: Females (11 to 12 years) | Males (2 to 3 years)

Origin: Andhra Pradesh / Eastern Ghats, India

Recommended Climate:  26-28°C (Summer), 20-24°C (Winter)

Recommended Humidity: 70-80%.

Basic Enclosure Requirements: Arboreal setup with at least 4 x the size of the spider in vertical space, 5cm to 10cm of substrate, a vertical shelter like hollow cork bark or bamboo and a customary water dish.