Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) FEMALE July 5" nearly fully colored up

5" nearly fully colored up in first photo (has some growing to do) and juvenile in natural sunlight in second photo (about 2")

The inside of the arms of the mantis have bright colors and have eye spots to be used in the threat display to ward off predators

I (William the cofounder) have been working with these perhaps longer than any relevant dealer in the USA and have extensive experience with the other 3 species as well

has a great feeding response and both sexes always exhibit stunning color

and other microfauna a place to hide and thrive

Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) FEMALE July 5" nearly fully colored upPoecilotheria 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