Poecilotheria metallica goes by a variety of different common names; the Gooty Ornamental, Gooty Sapphire, and Peacock Parachute Spider to name just three.
Poecilotheria metallica is still one of the most sought after species in the tarantula community, due to their stunning colouration, size, and patterns. Poecilotheria metallica, known throughout the hobby as the Gooty Sapphire Ornamental, Metallic Blue Tarantula and the Peacock Parachute Spider, is an Old World arboreal tarantula that has an interesting history. Poecilotheria metallica is an old world tarantula, which are tarantulas that are known for being more aggressive and possessing a painful bite. Poecilotheria metallica has similar intricate geometric body coloration as other Poecilotheria species, but it is the only species in the genus to be covered in blue hair. Poecilotheria metallica transfer - BEST ARBOREAL ENCLOSURE design - Duration: 10:01. Poecilotheria metallica Pocock, 1899, also known as “Gooty sapphire ornamental”, “Metallic blue ornamental” or “Gooty tarantula”, is a stunning bird spider due to its coloration and pattern from Southeast India. Poecilotheria metallica A Stunning Species for the More Experienced Keeper When someone gives me that incredulous look after I say a tarantula can be beautiful, I usually show them photos of P. metallicas. Their size and coloration make them an excellent ‘show’ tarantula. Of the old world tarantulas, this species has a bit of a nasty bite that isn’t life threatening but is considered medically significant and can cause swelling, cramping, and persistent pain. While it is young, P. metallica is less chromatic, the coloring turns to blue as it matures. Adult Size: I read that this tarantula only reaches a leg length of six inches (15.24cm) inches. Peocilotheria metallica is considered one of the most beautiful tarantulas in the world, combining the intricate patterning of other Poecilotheria species with a metallic blue … Poecilotheria metallica success AF molted August 2013 She was paired with 4 different mature males from the end of September to November 2013.most males were left in for a day or so and taken out. The Poecilotheria regalis originates from India, hence its common name of "Indian Ornamental", and it is probably the most commonly kept of the Poecilotheria genus of tarantulas. We have often witnessed Poecilotheria metallica using the exact same spot over and over when they discard a food bolus or when excavating substrate from their shelters. Reginald Innes Pocock initially discovered them in 1899 in Gooty , but then was never seen in that area after. Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Ornamental) This is one of the most sought after arboreal species and is a jewel in the trade. Interestingly enough, this blue hue comes through much more when a Poecilotheria metallica matures, as these tarantulas are much less chromatic when they are young (the blue usually starts showing around the size of 2 Origin: My girl is a relaxed six inches (15.24cm) and growing.
This blue is much less significant in the mature females. The Dark Den 276,651 views 10:01 World's Most Beautiful Tarantula in Peril - Duration: 26:42.
Poecilotheria live behind bark and in holes or crevices in large trees, so try to provide them with a lot of vertical structure to live on that dives in to a decent depth of substrate. This species My girl is a relaxed six inches (15.24cm) and growing.