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{{Short description|Species of arachnid}}
{{Speciesbox
| taxon = Poecilotheria regalis
| image =P_regalis.JPG
| image_upright = 0.9
| status = LC | status_system = IUCN3.1
| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 20 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=Molur, S. |author2=Daniel, B.A. |author3=Siliwal, M. |date=2008 |title=''Poecilotheria regalis'' |volume=2008 |article-number=e.T63566A12682744 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T63566A12682744.en |access-date=20 November 2021}}</ref>
| status2 = CITES_A2
| status2_system = CITES
| status2_ref = <ref>{{Cite web|title=Appendices {{!}} CITES|url=https://cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php|access-date=2022-01-14|website=cites.org}}</ref>
| authority = [[Reginald Innes Pocock|Pocock]], 1899<ref name=WSC_s37828/>
| synonyms = *''Ornithoctonus gadgili'' <small>Tikader, 1977</small>
| synonyms_ref = <ref name=WSC_s37828/>
}}
[[File:Poecilotheria regalis10.jpg|thumb|upright|Ventral view. Note brightly colored patches on front four legs, used in [[deimatic behaviour|threat displays]].]]
'''''Poecilotheria regalis''''' is a species of arboreal [[tarantula]] and is found in parts of India.<ref name="iucn status 20 November 2021" /> The common name for this spider is '''Indian ornamental tree spider''', or simply '''Indian ornamental'''. It is one of the most popular arboreal tarantulas for amateur collectors. Their leg span sometimes exceeds 7 inches (18 cm).<ref name=AW/>

==Name==
The name ''[[Poecilotheria]]'' is derived from [[Greek language|Greek]] "poikilos" - spotted and "therion" - wild beast. Regalis refers to "royal". This whole genus of arboreal tarantulas exhibits an intricate fractal-like pattern on the abdomen. The spider's natural habitat is primarily Southeastern [[India]].

==Behavior==
The behavior of ''P. regalis'' parallels that of many arboreal spiders. In the wild individuals live in holes in tall trees where they make asymmetric funnel webs. Their primary prey consists of various flying insects, which they seize in flight and paralyze. It is not unknown for the spiders of this genus to live communally when territory, i.e. the number of holes per tree, is limited. They tend to be quite defensive spiders.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arent |first=Mariusz |date=2020-08-07 |title=Poecilotheria regalis |url=https://arent.pl/poecilotheria-regalis/ |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=Arent.pl - Hodowla Ptaszników |language=pl-PL}}</ref>

==Bites==
Although there has never been a recorded death from any [[tarantula]] bite, this species is considered to have a medically significant bite, with [[venom]] that may cause intense pain, judging from the experience of keepers bitten by other spiders from this [[genus]].<ref>[http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=23870 Poecilotheria regalis – Arachnoboards]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bighairyspiders.com/bites.shtml#ppederseni |title=Phong's Tarantulas! - Tarantula bites |access-date=2008-05-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303172112/http://www.bighairyspiders.com/bites.shtml#ppederseni |archive-date=2016-03-03 |url-status=usurped }}</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (1988): Wie gefährlich sind Vogelspinnenbisse ? Deutsches Ärzteblatt 85 Heft 28/29(2): 1424-1425.
(u. a. Infos about ''Poecilotheria fasciata'')</ref> They move rapidly and, although they generally prefer flight to fight, they may attack when cornered. In addition to the direct effects of the venom, the large fangs can produce [[puncture wound]]s which themselves can lead to secondary [[bacterial infection]] if not properly treated. There has never been a single reported case of [[anaphylaxis|anaphylactic shock]] from tarantula venom, and it is very likely that they do not contain the proteins needed to enact the potentially deadly allergic reaction.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}}

==In captivity==
''Poecilotheria regalis'' is a popular pet among tarantula enthusiasts. Despite its speed and potent venom, this tarantula is often sought for its distinctive appearance. As with most other tarantulas in captivity, ''Poecilotheria regalis'' is fed crickets, grasshoppers, and the adult specimen can be occasionally fed small rodents. A female specimen can live upwards of 12 years, males usually have a shorter lifespan of 3–5 years.<ref name=AW>{{cite web|url=http://animal-world.com/encyclo/reptiles/spiders/OrnamentalTreeSpider.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060207040352/http://animal-world.com/encyclo/reptiles/spiders/OrnamentalTreeSpider.php |archive-date=February 7, 2006 |title=Indian Ornamental Tree Spider, Poecilotheria regalis, Indian Ornamental Tarantula|publisher=Animal-World |access-date=24 March 2019}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name=WSC_s37828>{{cite web |title=Taxon details ''Poecilotheria regalis'' Pocock, 1899 |work=World Spider Catalog |publisher=Natural History Museum Bern |url=http://www.wsc.nmbe.ch/species/37828 |access-date=29 February 2016 }}</ref>
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Poecilotheria_regalis}}
*[http://www.eightlegs.org/regalis/pokey.html ''Poecilotheria regalis'']
*{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080428155621/http://homepage.ntlworld.com/the.tarantula.store/care-P.regalis.htm ''Poecilotheria regalis'']}}

{{Taxonbar|from=Q1781627}}

[[Category:Poecilotheria|regalis]]
[[Category:Spiders of the Indian subcontinent]]
[[Category:Endemic fauna of India]]
[[Category:Spiders described in 1899]]

Poecilotheria regalis - Revision history

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