Confusion strikes again.

[Brian goosen]

Hey

Brian here again, I’d like to know the difference between the following Ornamental Tarantula a Poecilotheria regalis a Poecilotheria ornata a Poecilotheria fasciata and a Poecilotheria striata, they all look alike, how can I tell one from the other by looking at it, are there any markings I could look at or have I totally lost the plot.
I got a adult female from my supplier as a Sri Lankan Ornamental (Poecilotheria fasciata), however after doing some reading up I noticed that there are a few of the ornamentals that look alike but have different names, now I’m wondering exactly which one I have… if anyone could shed some light upon this matter for me I would be forever grateful.

Thanks.

[Dan Kennard]

In my experience, ornata look nothing like the other 3. But they can all be readily identified by the markings on the underside of the spider. If you can get a decent picture of the underside of your spider, we can identify it for you.

[Brian goosen]

Hi DanHalen.

Thanks for the advice, you have me terribly curious now about the different markings, I will have to get a picture of her this afternoon and I’ll post it in the morning.

Once again thanks.

[Ray Hale]

There is an excellent poster available that shows the difference between the Poecilotheria. I have a few left if you want one. PM me for details

Ray
BTS

[Eduard Johan Hijmensen]

http://fugleedderkopper.blogspot.com/search/label/Poecilotheria

this is the website of Soren Rafn. at the bottom of the page you find a (old, some species missing) key to identify Poecilotheria species.

cheers

Eddy

[Brian goosen]

Hi,

I couldn’t manage to get a decent picture of her yet, however as soon as I can get on I will….


Once again thanks for all the input.

Brian.