Blue Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula

It is the only blue species of the genus poecilotheria.

Blue sapphire ornamental tarantula.

When you buy a tarantula from us you automatically receive our 100 live arrival guarantee. The gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula really lives up to the sapphire in its name. Poecilotheria metallica tarantulas have a beautiful geometric body coloration and is the only poecilotheria or pokie species that has blue hair. Like others in its genus it exhibits an intricate fractal like pattern on the abdomen.

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 inches. Poecilotheria metallica also known as the gooty sapphire ornamental citation needed is an old world species of tarantula. The poecilotheria metallica is a special kind of tarantula. This beautiful arboreal species is native to an area fewer than 39 square miles in india and catches prey without a web sometimes in mid flight.

This blue beauty is known by many names like gooty sapphire ornamental tree spider gooty tarantula or the blue peacock parachute spider. Its habitat is very humid and can be found in central southern india. Striking bright blue yellow and white markings always draw much attention to this beautiful species. Their size and coloration make them an excellent show tarantula.

Check out my instagram account for more tarantula photos and videos. A rich royal blue color covers this tarantula and it s only broken up by a white streak down the middle of the carapace abdomen and white yellow markings on its legs. Poecilotheria metallica gooty sapphire ornamental this is one of the most sought after arboreal species and is a jewel in the trade.