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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
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| Regions Found:
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India
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| Class:
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Arboreal
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| Longevity:
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| Adult Size:
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| Temperament:
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Skittish
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| Urticating Hairs:
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No
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| Venom Potency:
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Strong
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| Poecilotheria metallica Housing Requirements
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| Tarantula Housing:
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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.
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| Temperature:
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22-26°C (71.6-78.8°F)
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| Humidity:
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70%
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| Special Requirements:
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No special requirements.
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| Breeding Poecilotheria metallica Tarantulas
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| Breeding Difficulty:
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Unknown
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| Egg sac size:
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Unknown
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| Danger to Male:
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Probable sexual cannibalism
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| Poecilotheria metallica Diet
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| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
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| Recommended Pet Supplies for Poecilotheria metallica
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