Poecilotheria rufilata (Red Slate Ornamental Tarantula)
Poecilotheria 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, which would make it allegedly the largest arboreal tarantula in the world. While that goliath size is hard to confirm, keepers can definitely expect a max size around 9 inches. Either way, this is a serious display animal with serious presence. Grab this Old World tarantula for sale today if you want a giant arboreal with coloration that genuinely competes with anything else in the hobby.
Why do hobbyists keep Poecilotheria rufilata?
- Stunning Adult Coloration: Gorgeous green and yellow coat with red hairs on top, and an underside that flashes purple, blue, red, yellow, and green. One of the most colorful Pokies in the genus.
- Spiderling Coloration: Even spiderlings have amazing colorations with spots and stropes on the abdomen and legs!
- Large Adult Size: Reaches around 9 inches at full leg span with reports of specimens pushing toward 10 inches. One of the largest arboreal tarantulas in the world.
- Great Display Species: Sits out on bark in a tall enclosure once settled. A real showcase animal for a serious old world collection.
- Great Feeding Response: Like other pokies, Red Slates have a great feeding response taking down larger prey readily even as babies!
- Rare in the Hobby: These animals are lower production, harder to breed and also cites making importing, breeding and sourcing these animals consistently difficult!
How should Poecilotheria rufilata be kept?
- Adult Size: Reaches around 9 inches at full leg span with reports of specimens pushing toward 10 inches. One of the largest arboreal tarantulas in the world.
- Enclosure: Provide a tall arboreal setup with about 2 times the leg span as floor space and at least 3 times the leg span as height, including vertical cork bark or hollow structures for retreat. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.
- Temperature: Maintain between 75 to 85°F with stable conditions!
- Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity with good airflow, keeping conditions slightly moist but never stagnant.
- Water: Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.
- Diet: Feed crickets, roaches, or similar prey sized appropriately to the carapace (head). This species typically feeds readily and can take larger prey than many other arboreals.
- Temperament: Fast and alert, more likely to retreat quickly than display defensive behavior. Best suited for experienced keepers.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- Activity Pattern: Highly active at night. May look inactive during the day but is an active hunter after dark. Adults are
- Retreat Setup: A proper vertical retreat is critical. Without a cork bark tube or similar structure this species feels exposed and behaves unpredictably.
- Pro Tip: Flat-cut cork bark stood upright in a corner with a cut lengthways creates a natural tree hollow effect. Partially visible through the glass so you can observe without disturbing.
- Sizing Note: Reports of specimens reaching up to 10 inches exist but are hard to confirm. Plan enclosure sizing around a realistic max of around 9 inches rather than banking on goliath size.
- Captive Bred: All tarantulas are 100% captive bred.
Listing Notes
- This listing includes multiple size options. Animals are unsexed, there is approximately a 50/50 chance of male or female on most species.
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Poecilotheria rufilata (Red Slate Ornamental Tarantula)
Poecilotheria rufilata (Red Slate Ornamental Tarantula)
Poecilotheria 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, which would make it allegedly the largest arboreal tarantula in the world. While that goliath size is hard to confirm, keepers can definitely expect a max size around 9 inches. Either way, this is a serious display animal with serious presence. Grab this Old World tarantula for sale today if you want a giant arboreal with coloration that genuinely competes with anything else in the hobby.
Why do hobbyists keep Poecilotheria rufilata?
- Stunning Adult Coloration: Gorgeous green and yellow coat with red hairs on top, and an underside that flashes purple, blue, red, yellow, and green. One of the most colorful Pokies in the genus.
- Spiderling Coloration: Even spiderlings have amazing colorations with spots and stropes on the abdomen and legs!
- Large Adult Size: Reaches around 9 inches at full leg span with reports of specimens pushing toward 10 inches. One of the largest arboreal tarantulas in the world.
- Great Display Species: Sits out on bark in a tall enclosure once settled. A real showcase animal for a serious old world collection.
- Great Feeding Response: Like other pokies, Red Slates have a great feeding response taking down larger prey readily even as babies!
- Rare in the Hobby: These animals are lower production, harder to breed and also cites making importing, breeding and sourcing these animals consistently difficult!
How should Poecilotheria rufilata be kept?
- Adult Size: Reaches around 9 inches at full leg span with reports of specimens pushing toward 10 inches. One of the largest arboreal tarantulas in the world.
- Enclosure: Provide a tall arboreal setup with about 2 times the leg span as floor space and at least 3 times the leg span as height, including vertical cork bark or hollow structures for retreat. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.
- Temperature: Maintain between 75 to 85°F with stable conditions!
- Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity with good airflow, keeping conditions slightly moist but never stagnant.
- Water: Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.
- Diet: Feed crickets, roaches, or similar prey sized appropriately to the carapace (head). This species typically feeds readily and can take larger prey than many other arboreals.
- Temperament: Fast and alert, more likely to retreat quickly than display defensive behavior. Best suited for experienced keepers.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- Activity Pattern: Highly active at night. May look inactive during the day but is an active hunter after dark. Adults are
- Retreat Setup: A proper vertical retreat is critical. Without a cork bark tube or similar structure this species feels exposed and behaves unpredictably.
- Pro Tip: Flat-cut cork bark stood upright in a corner with a cut lengthways creates a natural tree hollow effect. Partially visible through the glass so you can observe without disturbing.
- Sizing Note: Reports of specimens reaching up to 10 inches exist but are hard to confirm. Plan enclosure sizing around a realistic max of around 9 inches rather than banking on goliath size.
- Captive Bred: All tarantulas are 100% captive bred.
Listing Notes
- This listing includes multiple size options. Animals are unsexed, there is approximately a 50/50 chance of male or female on most species.
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Poecilotheria 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, which would make it allegedly the largest arboreal tarantula in the world. While that goliath size is hard to confirm, keepers can definitely expect a max size around 9 inches. Either way, this is a serious display animal with serious presence. Grab this Old World tarantula for sale today if you want a giant arboreal with coloration that genuinely competes with anything else in the hobby.
Why do hobbyists keep Poecilotheria rufilata?
- Stunning Adult Coloration: Gorgeous green and yellow coat with red hairs on top, and an underside that flashes purple, blue, red, yellow, and green. One of the most colorful Pokies in the genus.
- Spiderling Coloration: Even spiderlings have amazing colorations with spots and stropes on the abdomen and legs!
- Large Adult Size: Reaches around 9 inches at full leg span with reports of specimens pushing toward 10 inches. One of the largest arboreal tarantulas in the world.
- Great Display Species: Sits out on bark in a tall enclosure once settled. A real showcase animal for a serious old world collection.
- Great Feeding Response: Like other pokies, Red Slates have a great feeding response taking down larger prey readily even as babies!
- Rare in the Hobby: These animals are lower production, harder to breed and also cites making importing, breeding and sourcing these animals consistently difficult!
How should Poecilotheria rufilata be kept?
- Adult Size: Reaches around 9 inches at full leg span with reports of specimens pushing toward 10 inches. One of the largest arboreal tarantulas in the world.
- Enclosure: Provide a tall arboreal setup with about 2 times the leg span as floor space and at least 3 times the leg span as height, including vertical cork bark or hollow structures for retreat. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.
- Temperature: Maintain between 75 to 85°F with stable conditions!
- Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity with good airflow, keeping conditions slightly moist but never stagnant.
- Water: Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.
- Diet: Feed crickets, roaches, or similar prey sized appropriately to the carapace (head). This species typically feeds readily and can take larger prey than many other arboreals.
- Temperament: Fast and alert, more likely to retreat quickly than display defensive behavior. Best suited for experienced keepers.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- Activity Pattern: Highly active at night. May look inactive during the day but is an active hunter after dark. Adults are
- Retreat Setup: A proper vertical retreat is critical. Without a cork bark tube or similar structure this species feels exposed and behaves unpredictably.
- Pro Tip: Flat-cut cork bark stood upright in a corner with a cut lengthways creates a natural tree hollow effect. Partially visible through the glass so you can observe without disturbing.
- Sizing Note: Reports of specimens reaching up to 10 inches exist but are hard to confirm. Plan enclosure sizing around a realistic max of around 9 inches rather than banking on goliath size.
- Captive Bred: All tarantulas are 100% captive bred.
Listing Notes
- This listing includes multiple size options. Animals are unsexed, there is approximately a 50/50 chance of male or female on most species.
