Poecilotheria Subfusca - 'Highland' Ivory Ornamental (Texas Only) (Sling)

Ivory Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria subfusca 'Highland')
SIP Code: IL-OW-AR-S-017
Region: Central Highlands, Sri Lanka – montane forest canopy

Lore Fragment
"High above the mist line where trees split stone, Poecilotheria subfusca coils between bark and lichen—ghost-white and silent. The highland elders say it does not climb to hunt. It waits for gravity to bring the unwary."

Overview
Poecilotheria subfusca ‘Highland’, known as the Ivory Ornamental, is one of the most elegant arboreal tarantulas in the genus. Featuring intricate ivory, slate, and umber patterns across its legs and carapace, it thrives in cool, high-humidity environments with strong vertical structures.

This species is fast, alert, and defensive when threatened. It is best suited for experienced keepers familiar with Old World arboreal behavior and quick reflexes. In the right setup, it becomes a highly visible, architectural webber with refined movements and presence.

Behavior & Husbandry

Temperament: Defensive, alert, easily startled

Webbing: Moderate, mostly retreats and upper crevices

Speed: Extremely fast

Recommended For: Advanced keepers focused on ornamental arboreals

Care Profile

Enclosure Type: Tall vertical arboreal with bark slabs and canopy coverage

Substrate: Lightly moist base layer with high cross-ventilation

Temperature: 70–76°F (prefers cooler zones)

Humidity: 75–85% with periodic dry cycles

Mature Size: 6–7 inches leg span (measured tip to tip)

Growth Rate: Fast

Feeding Guidelines

Slings: Micro crickets or fruit flies, 3 times per week

Juveniles: Small roaches or crickets, twice weekly

Adults: Medium to large roaches or crickets, weekly

All specimens are raised in montane-simulated environments with vertical complexity and climate-controlled airflow. Ships with our Live Arrival Guarantee.

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