The original specimen used to describe this species (the “type”) was found in the town of Gooty in India, hence the common name. We have a wide variety of exotic tarantulas for sale.
Much like its name, the gooty sapphire ornamental has a stunning base colour of metallic blue, bright yellow stripes on the legs and blond starburst design. It takes up to 2-3 years before the male and female can mate.
The male will produce a sperm sack that he will carry with him.
Alert me when this comes available. When the spider was rediscovered, however, it was found in the Chittoor and Kadapah districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Regarded as the most beautiful and sought after tarantula in the pet trade.
Poecilotheria metallica.
We have obtained two Gooty Sapphire spiderlings with the hope of ultimately breeding this beauiful but endangered creature. It is the only blue species of the genus Poecilotheria. You can pick whether you want a male or a female.
Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Ornamental) This is one of the most sought after arboreal species and is a jewel in the trade. Sometimes, that blue can get so intense, it can hurt your eyes. exuviae gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula gooty sapphire tarantula gooty tarantula metallica molt poecilotheria poecilotheria metallica sexing MrGhostMantis Jan 28, 2020 Regular Price: $91.00 Blackwaterreptiles sells popular tarantulas like the King Baboon Tarantula with a 2-inch leg span for $40.
The Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula is an arboreal tarantula species which is native to central and southeastern India, and to Sri Lanka. In addition, it is our goal to develop a breeding pair of the Poecilotheria metallica and/or the Harpactira pulchripes with the hope of perpetuating these particularly rare species. So people started calling me the Gooty tarantula.
Included species are the Goliath Bird-eating, Cobalt Blue, Gooty sapphire, Mexican redknee, and many others. We have obtained two Gooty Sapphire spiderlings with the hope of ultimately breeding this beauiful but endangered creature.
Lighting is not necessary for this species as they are sensitive to bright light, so the ambient light from the room is sufficient. Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Ornamental) This is one of the most sought after arboreal species and is a jewel in the trade. These spiders will They are actually considered critically endangered in the wild, but have been thriving in the hobby thanks to captive breeding. This stunning tarantula sported an amazing metallic blue coloration with a gorgeous fractal pattern on its abdomen and vibrant yellow marking on its legs. Their size and coloration make them an excellent ‘show’ tarantula. Poecilotheria metallica is still one of the most sought after species in the tarantula community, due to their stunning colouration, size, and patterns. When I first started researching the different species of tarantulas currently available in the hobby, I stumbled across a photo of a Poecilotheria metallica (common name "Gooty sapphire ornamental"). We also have Classifieds, Reviews, Bite/Sting/Breeding Reports and more!