oecilotheria fasciata every one know as a Srilanka ornamental tiger spider and this sp is endamic to srilanka females have a body length of 45 - 50mm whereas males are samaller usually 32-35mm Found in dry zone and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka. Mostly abundant in tree hollows, tree barks, coconut trees, banana plantations and sometimes in human dwellings. Male is nomadic, whereas female is not. When disturbed, they are very defensive and nimble bit about venom - so venom from this guy can cause intense pain, often accompanied by long-lasting local or generalized muscle cramps currently we have 8 species of tarantulas Lowland Ivory Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria subfusca) Sri Lankan Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria fasciata) Rameshwaram Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica) Fringed Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria ornata) Mankulam Pink-banded Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria rajaei) Yellow-backed Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria smithi) Ivory Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria subfusca "Highland") Common Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria regalis)