{"product_id":"grab-n-go-kit-poecilotheria-rufilata-red-slate-ornamental","title":"ARBOREAL GRAB N GO KIT: Poecilotheria rufilata (Red-slate Ornamental) 1.5\"+","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"186\"\u003ePoecilotheria rufilata\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eRed Slate Ornamental Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the largest and most beautifully patterned members of the genus. Native to the montane forests of southern India, this species is instantly recognizable by its olive-gray base color, subtle purplish sheen, and the rich red-brown suffusion along the femurs and carapace margins that give it its name. It inhabits higher-elevation evergreen forests, where temperatures are cooler and humidity remains high year-round. In nature, \u003cem data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eP. rufilata\u003c\/em\u003e occupies tree hollows and fissures, lining them with dense silk for security and to buffer against moisture fluctuations. Known for its incredible speed and alertness, this species is best suited for experienced keepers who can provide spacious, vertically oriented enclosures with strong ventilation and natural climbing surfaces. Its combination of graceful movement, massive size, and complex coloration make it a centerpiece specimen in any arboreal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poecilotheria rufilata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India (Kerala, Western Ghats region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montane Evergreen and Moist Deciduous Forest (900–1,600 m elevation); cooler canopy zones with consistent cloud cover and heavy seasonal rainfall, temperatures 72–82°F, relative humidity 75–90%, and strong vertical tree structure dominated by teak, rosewood, and jackfruit trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grab N Go Tarantula Kit includes a 1.5\"+ spider, an acrylic enclosure, bug dirt (substrate and moss), and a cling (removable sticker) that identifies the species with a colorful photo and interesting facts.The dimensions of the acrylic boxes are 4.25\" x 3.5\" and ~ 3\" tall for the terrestrial box and 3\" x 3\" x 6\" tall for the arboreal box. They are stackable and slide open with a magnetic closure. Its a perfect mini spider habitat that is 100% ready for your pet store customer to take home. Buy 1 OR collect them all....over 100 species available and more coming soon!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919280496881,"sku":"1002:GNG:PoecRuf","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Poecilotheria_rufilata_601bce7a-3ebc-4600-becb-97c00a6ec56c.jpg?v=1760029208","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/grab-n-go-kit-poecilotheria-rufilata-red-slate-ornamental","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}