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Origin:
India
Genus Meaning:
(Latin + Greek), colored + beast
Species meaning:
(Latin), kingly, regal

Poecilotheria metallica
pee-suh-luh-THI-ree-uh
Gooty ornamental (Pocock, 1899) juvenile

One of the most popular, having brilliant patterns reaching 8" and very bulky. Aggressive arboreals, like all attractive pokies, reports of high potency of venom follows this spider with recommended caution

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