Poecilotheria rufilata (Red Slate Ornamental Tarantula) Size:1-1.25 A plump abdomen on a

A plump abdomen on a fasting animal is a healthy animal

One of the most colorful Pokies in the genus

burrows can collapse and the spider may abandon its structure

highly patterned arboreal species known for its clean black and white contrast and larger size

Poecilotheria rufilata (Red Slate Ornamental Tarantula) Size:1-1.25 A plump abdomen on aPoecilotheria 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,