Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) FEMALE July bulbous pedipalps at maturity

bulbous pedipalps at maturity

incei (Incei gold) is the visual recessive expression of the recessive gene

and other microfauna a place to hide and thrive

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

an enjoyable species to keep on display

Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Tarantula) FEMALE July bulbous pedipalps at maturityPoecilotheria 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