Help identifying a sling

[SmokeyMountainInverts]

Bought this sling from a reputable source about 2 months back, labeled as a P. ornata. At the expo it was deep in a web castle, so I left it as is without ever seeing it. About a week ago, it molted and came out. Granted I’ve never had a P. ornata but I’ve had plenty of other pokies and this spider is not a pokie. Any ideas what it could be? Shining a light on it shows some deep blues on the abdomen and inner legs.

 

[SmokeyMountainInverts]

Just to add, it’s about a 1.5inch legspan.

 

[Tarantula Trooper]

Absolutely right! That doesn't look to be a pokey!! Just guessing but very Chilobrachys, Selenocosmia, or Orphnaecus species looking to me. All those guys typically are cheaper than pokies! Can you get some money back???? At that size could still be a bit difficult to really know what you got. Of all the Chilobrachys I've raised it looks darker than most of mine at this size with the exception of my Cat Tien and Cobal Spien but they were listed at 2" DLS when purchased and pretty much had ( from so far) their adult colors. Never had a dyscolus black though but will one day. Somebody may recognize the spood on here though as there are some really long time keepers on this forum. Good luck and happy Spoodering!!!

 

[Casey K.]

Could possibly be a P. sazimai give the blue coloration ...It was labeled Poecilotheria. Perhaps it was an alphabetical mistake....some vendors keep slings in alphabetical order in stock...and maybe they just accidentally labeled it wrong.

 

[Tarantula Trooper]

Could possibly be a P. sazimai give the blue coloration ...It was labeled Poecilotheria. Perhaps it was an alphabetical mistake....some vendors keep slings in alphabetical order in stock...and maybe they just accidentally labeled it wrong.

Good call. Had old worlders in mind..lol.