Poecilotheria metallica, also known as the Gooty sapphire ornamental, is an Old World species of tarantula. It is the only blue species of the genus Poecilotheria. Like others in its genus it exhibits an intricate fractal-like pattern on the abdomen. The species' natural habitat is deciduous forest in Andhra Pradesh, in central southern India. It has been classified as Critically endangered by the IUCN.
Size The cobalt blue tarantula has a body length of 2.5 inches (6 cm) and a leg range of up to 5 inches (13 cm). Living space and Appropriation These tarantulas live in the tropical rainforests of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Age Guys of this species by and large live for 10-12 years, which is a large portion of the life expectancy of females who can reach as long as 24 years old. Diet These carnivores just eat live prey, for example, bugs, infant mice, little reptiles and creatures of land and water. Gatherings and Rearing Females may lay 1000 of every an egg sac inside her smooth tunnel in the wake of reproducing with a male. The eggs can take as long as 60 days to bring forth. Dangers This tarantula isn't yet recorded by the IUCN. Intriguing realities This is an old-world tarantula and as such they don't have urticating hairs (aggravating h...
Comments
Post a Comment