{"product_id":"gooty-sapphire-ornamental-tarantula-poecilotheria-metallica-male","title":"Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only blue Poecilotheria. Gooty Sapphires wear metallic blue legs and a blue-grey body under a cream and charcoal fractal pattern, with yellow flashes on the legs, and the blue deepens as they grow. He is captive-bred, sexed male and 3 to 4 inches now. Males run slimmer and longer in the leg than females and live shorter lives, so he is the pick for a breeding project or for a keeper who wants the Gooty look on a shorter commitment. If you have the Old World experience for him, grab this Gooty Sapphire today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep the Gooty Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e no other Poecilotheria is blue. The color comes from the structure of the hairs, not pigment, and it gets stronger as the spider grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Wild:\u003c\/strong\u003e wild Gooties are Critically Endangered and known from a small forest area in southeast India. The hobby has bred them in captivity for more than ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Male:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poecilotheria males usually live about 3 to 4 years. Pair him with a female for a breeding project, or enjoy the blue on a shorter run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree Spider Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e it lives up on vertical cork and webs its own retreat tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should Poecilotheria metallica be kept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e females reach about 6 to 8 inches leg span. Males stay slimmer, with longer legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e taller than wide. Vertical cork bark with a retreat tube, vents low on one side and high on the other, and a spot away from bright light. Give him room to climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 82 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 to 80 percent. Keep the lower substrate lightly damp and the cork dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e a shallow dish with pebbles in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e crickets or roaches once a week. Wait 5 to 10 days after a molt before feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e extremely fast and defensive, with medically significant venom. Bites have caused days of severe muscle cramps and sweating. No handling, ever. Plan every rehouse with catch cups and a second container around the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive-Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e raised in captivity and sexed male, 3 to 4 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITES Listed:\u003c\/strong\u003e every Poecilotheria is on CITES Appendix II. Keep your receipt and the species name with his records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Rules:\u003c\/strong\u003e local legality is on the buyer. Check your state and city rules on venomous animals before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice Level 4: Advanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e One animal, shipped live on FedEx Overnight, Monday to Wednesday. Live Arrival Guarantee on overnight orders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids","offers":[{"title":"3-4\" (Male) CB","offer_id":67800045781309,"sku":"BZ-T-PMETALLICA-3-4-M","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7755\/4493\/files\/bz-t-pmetallica-3-4-m-ddd48b7d.jpg?v=1792961918","url":"https:\/\/www.bigzs.shop\/products\/gooty-sapphire-ornamental-tarantula-poecilotheria-metallica-male","provider":"Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}