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Poecilotheria Regalis-Indian Ornamental

This is a neat looking spider that I refer to as a Poe. (As in, Edgar Alan.) But most enthusiasts refer to the Poecilotheria species as Pokies.

Indian Ornamental

Pokie

Legspan: 8-11″

Aboreal– Meaning that they need taller tanks as opposed to short/long enclosures. 10 gallon tanks are good for this.

Humidity: 80-85% Should be misted, but spiderlings should be misted more often, and when they reach a leg  span of 1.5″, they should be provided a water dish with moss in it.

Growth Rate: Fast

Life Span: Up to  10 years, if not longer.

Species: Old world.  Fast, agressive, will inflict a nasty bite.

*Eats: Crickets (adult) and roaches (spiderling). Pokies prefer flying insects, locusts and others.