Description

Poecilotheria vittata, known in English as the “ghost tarantula,” inhabits the dry, evergreen forests of southeastern Sri Lanka, from sea level up to about 100 m. Light gray with a black pattern and a purple sheen: a mask on the carapace and tiger stripes on the abdomen. An adult female measures 6–7 cm in body length and has a leg span of 17–18 cm. It grows quickly. In the wild, it inhabits tree hollows and rock crevices. It is relatively docile for a Poecilotheria, but will bite if cornered, and its venom is potent. Juveniles are less aggressive and can be kept in a group for a while. For experienced keepers only. A certificate from the PIW is provided upon purchase.

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