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Gooty Sapphire
Scientific Name:
Poecilotheria metallica
Habitat:
Tropical forest
Arboreal
Type:
Old World
Lifespan (years)
12–15
Female:
Legspan
16–18
Female:
3–5
Male:
14–16
Male:
Handling and Temperament
Extremely fast, defensive
Venom
Medically significant
Origin:
India
One of the world’s most famous tarantulas due to its vivid blue colour.
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