{"product_id":"poecilotheria-metallica-gooty-sapphire-tarantula-1-1-25","title":"Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) 1-1.25\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoecilotheria metallica, the Gooty Sapphire, is widely considered one of the most beautiful tarantulas on the planet. Adults show a deep metallic blue body with fine white striping across the legs and abdomen, a color so vivid it borders on electric under the right light. This is a fast, heavy webbing tube dweller that builds dense retreats and spends its days pressed flat against bark, patterned to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. Grab this old world tarantula for sale today if you want one of the most sought after blue tarantulas in the entire hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Poecilotheria metallica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep metallic blue body with fine white striping makes this one of the most iconic and requested tarantulas in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds dense, elaborate retreats and web tubes, quickly transforming a simple setup into an impressive display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Display Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often visible pressed against its retreat entrance, giving keepers a good look at that legendary blue coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most in demand species in the trade, prized for its rarity and unmatched color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Poecilotheria metallica be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches 6 to 9 inches at full leg span. A large, bold presence once mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide an enclosure roughly 2 times the leg span in floor space, at least 3 times the leg span in height, with vertical cork bark or hollow retreat structures for webbing anchor points. For a smaller individual, start with a modestly sized enclosure and size up as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 75 and 85 degrees F. This species does best with consistently warm conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate humidity with good airflow, slightly moist substrate, never stagnant. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to the carapace (head). Feeds readily and takes larger prey than many arboreals of similar size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast and alert, quick to retreat into its tube rather than stand its ground. Best appreciated from behind the glass as a display species rather than a handling candidate.\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\u003eOld World Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with all Old World tarantulas, this species is quick, defensive when startled, and carries a medically significant bite. Best suited for keepers comfortable with a fast, no contact species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetreat Structure Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Providing a proper vertical retreat like flat cut cork bark gives this species a natural tube to call home and encourages consistent, visible behavior.\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\n\n\u003ch3\u003eListing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for an unsexed Poecilotheria metallica. 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