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Origin:
India, Sri Lanka
Genus Meaning:
(Latin + Greek), colored + beast
Species meaning:
(Latin), banded

Poecilotheria fasciata
pee-suh-luh-THI-ree-uh fah-shee-ah-tuh
Sri-Lankan ornamental (Latrielle 1804)

Originating from the forests of Sri-Lanka, awesome spiders are similar to P. regalis with purpleish markings. Aggressive arboreals, like all attractive pokies, reports of high potency of venom follows this spider with recommended caution

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