Rare! This southern Indian species is similar to P. regalis w/ the b & w look, but lacks the pink belly band and has pale orangeish-yellow underneath legs 1 and 2. Poecilotheria striata can be distinguished from others in the genus by the presence of yellowish transverse bands on the legs. The cephalothorax has a wide pale edge with the central part being black aside from a Y-shaped marking around the foveal groove and a pale patch behind the ocular tubercle. The abdomen is grey and has a broad, cream-coloured wavy median line along its length centrally. Inside this is a narrower, slightly darker foliate band. Black lines or chevrons extend the edge of the foliate median line down the sides of the abdomen. These are being bred more successfully in recent years, so their prices are becoming more economical for many hobbyists. In 2004-2006, this species fetched prices of $75 to $125 for small spiderlings. Grows to 7.5" to 8" legspans. See the following links for pics: www.spidy.goliathus.com/english/poecilotheria-striata-id238.html , www.spiderpix.com/tarantulas/Poecilotheria_striata-01.htm