This is a specific care sheet for Sapphire Ornamentals (Poecilotheria metallica), for more in this genus see Category:Poecilotheria.
|
||||||||
Known as the Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula,
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | India |
| Class: | Arboreal |
| Longevity: | |
| Adult Size: | |
| Temperament: | Skittish |
| Urticating Hairs: | No |
| Venom Potency: | Strong |
| Poecilotheria metallica Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Height is much more important than floor space, a substrate should be provided with a variety of plants and branches. Ensure branches are in a stable position and will not fall if the tarantula climbs onto it. |
| Temperature: | 22-26°C (71.6-78.8°F) |
| Humidity: | 70% |
| Special Requirements: | No special requirements. |
| Breeding Poecilotheria metallica Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | Unknown |
| Danger to Male: | Probable sexual cannibalism |
| Poecilotheria metallica Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Poecilotheria metallica | |
|
|