Poecilotheria regalis - Female - Indian Ornamental

FEMALE
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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Poecilotheria regalis
Common Name
Indian Ornamental Tarantula
World Type
Old World
Lifestyle
Arboreal
Temperament
Striking and lightning-fast. A true showcase species built for visual impact — best admired through the glass.
Adult Size
6–7 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Origin
India (southeastern — Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka)
Keeper Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Habitat
Tropical forest / Tree hollows / Bark
Display Appeal
Very High

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: India / Sri Lanka
Adult size: 6–8 inches
Keeper level: Advanced
Arboreal — tropical forest / tree hollows
Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

House in a tall, well-ventilated enclosure sized for climbing. Maintain temperatures of 75–85°F and humidity at 70–80%. Set up vertical cork bark tubes with cork bark and secure anchor points — this species loves to web and establish a home territory high in the enclosure.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Poecilotheria regalis — commonly known as the Indian Ornamental — is a Old World arboreal species with a natural range spanning India / Sri Lanka. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 6–8 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 75–85°F with 70–80% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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