Poecilotheria smithi, or the yellow-backed ornamental, is a species of large arboreal tarantulas. It is endemic to Sri Lanka and considered to be critically endangered. The species can be distinguished from other tiger spiders by all black leg parts (coxa, trochanter, femur) with prominent brushes on the femur. The yellow-backed ornamental is one of the rarest tiger spiders found on the island, where it is confined to the Haragama area in Kandy, with very few sightings from the region of Matale. It is highly restricted due to habitat destruction putting it on the ESA list and limiting our shipping abilities to NEVADA ONLY. The species is docile and not as aggressive as other tiger spiders. This makes it one of the popular pet spiders in the world.
