Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) FEMALE Male Photo Credit: Tarantulas Canada

Photo Credit: Tarantulas Canada

and orange coloration

Bold Feeder: Aggressive eaters with a strong feeding response

These are very athletic and mainly use their last 4 legs to walk and jump always ready for their next meal

This docile species features a deep emerald green coloration across the carapace

Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) FEMALE Male Photo Credit: Tarantulas CanadaPoecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) Poecilotheria metallica is the only true blue tarantula in the world. Not a gray blue. Not a violet blue. A brilliant, metallic, electric blue that covers the carapace and femurs and looks photoshopped until you see it in person. Native to a small region of Andhra Pradesh, India, this is one of the smaller species in the Poecilotheria genus, reaching a mature leg span of around 5 to 6 inches. The