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If you're ready to step into Poecilotheria, P. regalis is where most of us started and for good reason. The Indian Ornamental hits everything you want in a Poeci: That signature geometric patterning, bold yellow chevrons on the undersides of the legs, and a presence in the enclosure that stops people mid-sentence. Adults push 7–8 inches and carry themselves like they know it.
Temperament-wise, regalis is on the calmer end of the genus still fast, still defensive, still Old World but it's the one most keepers point to when someone asks where to start with Pokies. If you've been waiting for the right one, this is it!
Quick Stats:
- Type: Old World Arboreal
- Adult Size: 7–8 inches
- Care Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Temperament: Defensive and fast — calmer than some Poecilotheria species
- Venom: Old World — treat all bites seriously
- Urticating Hairs: No
Husbandry Tips: Tall arboreal enclosure with cross-ventilation. Provide cork bark or hollow logs for a retreat. Keep slightly humid with good airflow. Temperatures of 75–82°F. Feed weekly on appropriately sized prey.