Poecilotheria metallica

Common Name: Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula, Peacock Tarantula
Native Locale: Andhra Pradesh, in central southern India
Category: Arboreal, Old World
Adult Size (DLS):  Females=6 - 8 inches     Males=a bit smaller 
Lifespan: Females=11-12 years   Males=3-4 years
Growth Rate:  
Temperament: Reclusive and skittish, unpredictable, photosensitive, fast-moving, can be defensive
Difficulty:  Recommended for only experienced collectors.

 

A very fast, sometimes defensive T with the potential for medically significant venom. For these reasons, this tarantula is recommended only for experienced collectors.

An adult's fangs can reach nearly 3/4 of an inch in length.

Picture credit - iNaturalist.com

The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.