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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Indian Ornamental Tarantula
Poecilotheria regalis
Also known asindian ornamentalregalis
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- India
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal
- Adult size (diagonal leg span)
- 16–18 cm
- Temperament
- Fast / defensive
- Experience level
- Advanced
- Visibility
- Often visible around cork bark or web retreats
- Burrowing
- No; arboreal web retreat builder
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Urticating hairs
- No
- Venom
- Potent
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
Fast Old World arboreal species. Provide height, cork bark, secure ventilation, and avoid handling.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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