Poecilotheria rufilata (Red Slate Ornamental Tarantula) Size:1-1.25 It has a cryptic lifestyle

It has a cryptic lifestyle but is highly sought after for its unusual appearance and behavior

Slings benefit greatly from shallow pre-drilled holes to anchor early trap construction

Stunning Coloration: Rich rusty red to deep orange across the carapace

making nighttime feeding one of the most rewarding aspects of keeping this species

Poecilotheria rufilata (Red Slate Ornamental Tarantula) Size:1-1.25 It has a cryptic lifestylePoecilotheria rufilata (Red Slate Ornamental Tarantula) One of the most gorgeous Poecilotheria or "Pokies" in the hobby, the Red Slate Ornamental has wowed keepers for decades. Adults sport a gorgeous green and yellow coat with red hairs, and the underside can show purple, blue, red, yellow, and green coloration that makes this one of the most colorful Pokies in the genus. There have been reports of specimens reaching up to 10 inches at full leg span,