Gooty Sapphire Ornamental
Poecilotheria metallica
Poecilotheria • Theraphosidae
Overview
Stunning metallic blue coloration. Extremely fast with medically significant venom. Not for handling. Requires vertical cork bark for hiding. Can teleport-fast when disturbed. Critically endangered in wild. Only for experienced keepers.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
70-80%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: Large crickets, roaches
Quick Stats
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
7-8 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
India (Andhra Pradesh)
Temperament
defensive, nervous
Behavior
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