Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) MALE Size:5" MALE 5" max size

5" max size

but may grow slower

A gorgeous highland species from Peru

This species really benefits from a slightly more humid setup than typical dry terrestrials

this species does best with a bit more moisture on hand

Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) MALE Size:5" MALE 5" max sizePoecilotheria 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