{"product_id":"poecilotheria-metallica-gooty-sapphire-ornamental-juvenile-sub-adult-3-5-4-male","title":"Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Ornamental) Juvenile Sub Adult 3.5 - 4\" MALE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"231\"\u003ePoecilotheria metallica\u003c\/em\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eGooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a breathtaking arboreal species endemic to a small, fragmented forest region in southern India. Revered for its iridescent cobalt-blue coloration accented by yellow and white leg banding, this species represents one of the most visually striking spiders in existence. In the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eP. metallica\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits decaying tree hollows in high-canopy dry deciduous forests, where it relies on camouflage, speed, and complex silken retreats for protection. It is primarily nocturnal and displays a shy yet defensive temperament when disturbed. Despite its beauty, \u003cem data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eP. metallica\u003c\/em\u003e is critically endangered due to habitat loss and a restricted distribution range of less than 100 km² near the town of Gooty, Andhra Pradesh. In captivity, it thrives in well-ventilated arboreal enclosures that mimic its warm, moderately humid native climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poecilotheria metallica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India (Andhra Pradesh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Deciduous Forest Remnants at 200–600 m elevation; semi-humid canopy zones with monsoon-season rainfall, temperatures 78–88°F, humidity 70–80%, and significant seasonal variation between wet and dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919390105841,"sku":"1002:PoecMet3.5-4MALE","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/poecilotheriametallica.jpg?v=1760034529","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/poecilotheria-metallica-gooty-sapphire-ornamental-juvenile-sub-adult-3-5-4-male","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}