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Origin:
India
Genus Meaning:
(Latin + Greek), colored + beast
Species meaning:
rufilata (Latin), rufus, reddish

Poecilotheria rufilata
pee-suh-luh-THI-ree-uh • roo-fee-LAH-tu
Redslate ornamental

Aggressive arboreal with beautiful purple hue to the carapace, like all attractive pokies, reports of high potency of venom follows this spider with recommended caution. From Travancore, southern India, similar to other Poecilotheria but with a reddish tint.. Life span is approx. 10-12 yrs.

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