{"product_id":"phormictopus-sp-green-femur-golden-caripace-tarantula-free","title":"Phormictopus sp \"Green femur golden caripace\" Tarantula 1\" *RARE* FREE AFTER $500 SPENT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhormictopus sp. 'Green Femur' (Green \u0026amp; Gold Bird Eater Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most sought after of the Phormictopus color forms, this species of bird eater is a genuine stunner. It starts green as a baby, turns purple in the juvenile stage, and then transitions into green and gold as an adult, with green femurs and a golden carapace (head) in both males and females. Grab this fast growing new world tarantula for sale if you want a giant with a real color journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Phormictopus sp. 'Green Femur'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green femurs and a golden carapace in both sexes make this one of the most sought after color forms in the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastic Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starts green as a baby, shifts to purple as a juvenile, then settles into the signature green and gold adult look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true giant bird eater with serious presence at maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows quickly and eats well, making for fast, visible progress between molts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Phormictopus sp. 'Green Femur' be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 8 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a roomy hide included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skittish and fast, more likely to bolt than stand its ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Journey:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species genuinely looks like three different animals across its life, green as a baby, purple as a juvenile, and green and gold as an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited USA","offers":[{"title":"1\"  Spiderling FREE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $500","offer_id":49902750499135,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Phormictopusgreengoldcarapace_33fca25f-d7f6-4b06-b34a-05baee18d37c.jpg?v=1788434325","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/phormictopus-sp-green-femur-golden-caripace-tarantula-free","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}