Poecilotheria metallica 

(Gooty Sapphire Ornamental) 

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Old World Arboreal Tarantula

Not a beginner Tarantula

 

Comments: 

• This is a must have pokie.

• This Pokie has a brilliant blue appearance with beautiful markings. The under legs are a bright lemon yellow.

•  Because of its speed, and toxin, this species is not recommended as a beginner tarantula.

Temp/humidity: 

• Ideal temperature 25°-28°C and the humidity at 65%-75%.

• The substrate in the terrarium is kept dry; mist once a week and monthly, then allow it to dry out completely.

Enclosure: 

• This is a arboreal tarantula.

• As spiderling or juvenile, I put a twig in  the vial so it may climb.

• When they get 7cm house them in their permanent enclosures.

• They should be given a vertical branch or cork to climb upon.

• Their enclosure should be taller than longer.

Retreat/Hide: 

• A 25cm vertical bark leaned against the cage. 

Food Consumption: 

• Feed slings twice a week.

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace.

Water Requirements: 

• Glue a small container for water to the bark and mist.

Growth Rate: 

• This is a fast growing tarantula. 

• Adult leg span 17cm.

Temperament:

• This is a very fast moving spider.

• It is not what I would consider a defensive tarantula, but will probably bite if provoked.

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