Arthropod: Fringed Onamental
By: Andrew Gautney
Scientific Name: Poecilotheria Ornta
This arthropod lives in forests. It lives on the island of Sri Lanka. It has long leg span. They have a really fast growth rate. It is a carnivore.
Habitat
This spider lives in forests. It lives on the island of Sri Lanka south of India.
Leg Span and Eating Habits
This spider has a long leg span of 10 inches or 25 centimeters. It's a carnivore that eats crickets and sometimes even geckos.
Life Cycle
This arthropod starts out as an egg. Then it hatches and becomes a baby spider. In one year, its leg span can grow 2 inches. Finally it becomes a full grown Poecilotheria Ornta.
Large Spider and Other Information
This arthropod is the largest spider of its kind, which is the Poecilotheria family. It is one of the most aggressive spiders. These spiders can be friendly though. Some people sell these spiders for $80.00 or around that price area.