Phormictopus sp "Green femur" (Green & Gold Bird Eater Tarantula) about 1.5-2”
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Description
Phormictopus sp. 'Green Femur' (Green & Gold Bird Eater Tarantula)
Perhaps 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.
Why do hobbyists keep Phormictopus sp. 'Green Femur'?
- Stunning Coloration: Green femurs and a golden carapace in both sexes make this one of the most sought after color forms in the genus.
- Drastic Color Change: Starts green as a baby, shifts to purple as a juvenile, then settles into the signature green and gold adult look.
- Large Size: A true giant bird eater with serious presence at maturity.
- Fast Grower: Grows quickly and eats well, making for fast, visible progress between molts.
How should Phormictopus sp. 'Green Femur' be kept?
- Adult Size: Reaches about 8 inches at full leg span.
- Enclosure: Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a roomy hide included.
- Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
- Humidity: 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.
- Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
- Diet: 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.
- Temperament: Skittish and fast, more likely to bolt than stand its ground.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- Color Journey: 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.
- Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.