Poecilotheria metallica

[LaRiz]

...needs no words.


john the happy

[rosehaired1979]

Wow that is a beautiful T! !! What type of T is it?

[deifiler]

Ahhh suckered in by the heights of fashion ;)

Nice spider regardless, what size is it at sorry?

You're the first person I've seen to post pics of 'THEIR' P.Metallica, assuming it is yours!

[Code Monkey]

Gruddangit, John, I'm trying to talk myself out of buying one of these things and you go showing off yours.

Still, I think the fact that I'd be about 70% of the way to upgrading my computer for what a spider would cost should keep me in check... I hope.

[TheDon]

Wow what a great Picture of an amazing T. I dont have to worry about buying one as they arent up here in Canada yet. Plus I know I wouldnt spend $300 on one right now as I have to pay for school. But as soon as that is paid for and all my paychecks start going into my pocket I will most likely buy one as soon as I see one on a pricelist.

and what size is that right now? 1 1/2"? thats my guess.

peace

TheDon

[kellygirl]

*drool*

[Malhavoc's]

NICE T!!!!! :D :D :D :D :} =D :) :cool: :p

[rob]

Finally another photo of this species. Lots of hype and talk, but I've only seen a couple photo's of this species. Looks pretty cool, but too expensive for me. Keep the pics coming John.:)

[Lopez]

Congratulations - what size is she? European bred I take it? :)

[petitegreeneyes]

You said it when you said no words are needed:D Oh man such a beautiful sight!!!!!!

[arachnopunks]

You are a lucky man, John..... a lucky man!!

-Jill

[nemesis6sic6]

WHoa dude that is the awesomest pic Ive seen. Is it too small to sex? P.metallica is cool!

have a nice day

geo

[spider]

( OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH)
Thats goin on my x-mas list , FOR SURE!










Later,

[Kali]

wow! more things i can't afford! very nice T! congrats.

Kristin:rolleyes:

[Valael]

I wonder what they look like as mature adults....Beautiful T. I may have to buy one whenever I get off my lazy butt and get a job.

[ArachnoJoost]

Valael, here are two photo's of adults (links were posted here before): http://www.poecilotheria.com/galerie_poe_met_1.htm , http://www.poecilotheria.com/galerie_poe_met_2.htm

What a lucky guy you are! The most beautiful creature ever!
greetz,
Joost

[LaRiz]

Originally posted by deifiler
Ahhh suckered in by the heights of fashion ;)
Nice spider regardless, what size is it at sorry?
You're the first person I've seen to post pics of 'THEIR' P.Metallica, assuming it is yours!

Well I wouldn't call it "suckered in", but more like "hey, another Poec. to add to my collection".
You've assumed right. The pic and the spider is mine. Yes, I have more pics and more metallica. :) Life is good right now.
This one is around the 1.25" mark.
P. metallica and it's introduction to the US hobby came just in time for me on a personal level. I was getting burned out a little and thought about how nice it would be to just not take care of any critters anymore. I guess this was the "spark" I needed.
Chip, "Ride the Lightning" man. You can always do the computer thing later. Be part of the history.
Computer=obsolete nano-seconds later, P. metallica=the gift that keeps on giving, Gruddangit.
Thanks all for the complements, but all I did was buy 'em. Thank Frank Somma and Tommy Agosta for providing the US with this "holy grail" of tarantulas.
I've seen a couple pics of adults and just looking at them you'd think, "how can a tarantula be this beautiful?". Like this is all a hoax. Obviously they are not a hoax and they're everything all the hype inflated them to be.

[TheSpiderHouse]

LaRiz,
Thats an absolute beauty. I tried to order the one that Vince had, but was told that it was sold the day before I called. Day late and a dollar short.. story of my life ;) Anyway, Joel is the one who beat me to it, so I can't hold a grudge. Do us a favor and post pics of that incredible specimen every time it molts, please. Thanks :D

[Code Monkey]

Originally posted by LaRiz
Chip, "Ride the Lightning" man. You can always do the computer thing later. Be part of the history.You have no idea how true that might be. I showed your pic to my wife and she agreed that it was a very pretty tarantula...

Then I told her I was considering getting one...

Then I told her the cost...

I just might be staked out on a hill in a suit of medieval armor during a thunder storm if I get one =D

[Aboreal Rayne]

So are these avalible for purchase now? Or did Lariz just somehow find one lingering around...(<-yeah right) Who is offering these for sale? How did you get one Lariz?

[RazorRipley]

What a tremendous waste of money, I hope it was a present, but somehow doubt it. I'll stick with buying nicer looking pedersenis at 25 bucks a pop.

[Mendi]

No Fair!!!!!!!! You have all these wonderful Ts and Pedes already!!! ;P And now you've got the blue out of the pot from the end of the rainbow ;) Great T though and I hope you come out with the feminine side of that 50% chance


@ Aboreal Rayne: I seem to remember Todd Gearheart having something in a pricelist lately wanting deposits on these though he gave no details as to when they would be ready to go

[LaRiz]

Originally posted by Aboreal Rayne
So are these avalible for purchase now? Or did Lariz just somehow find one lingering around...(<-yeah right) Who is offering these for sale? How did you get one Lariz?

They're available now here in the US, in limited numbers of course. I got them directly from Tommy Agosta. Now he doesn't ship or do the mail order thing, but if you look hard enough, you may be able to find some dealers that have 'em.
john

[LaRiz]

Originally posted by RazorRipley
What a tremendous waste of money, I hope it was a present, but somehow doubt it. I'll stick with buying nicer looking pedersenis at 25 bucks a pop.

Pederseni for $25? What a tremendous waste of money! I could get a much nicer looking regalis for $15.
(?)

[Valael]

Originally posted by ArachnoJoost
Valael, here are two photo's of adults (links were posted here before): http://www.poecilotheria.com/galerie_poe_met_1.htm , http://www.poecilotheria.com/galerie_poe_met_2.htm

What a lucky guy you are! The most beautiful creature ever!
greetz,
Joost



I may have to take back my previous statements of P. Miranda being my favorite of the two. After seeing the adult pictures, it's pretty hard to not love it.

[petitegreeneyes]

Originally posted by LaRiz
Pederseni for $25? What a tremendous waste of money! I could get a much nicer looking regalis for $15.
(?)


I heard that one, John. I would gladly take a Regalis any day over the Pederseni.:D

[petitegreeneyes]

P.S.
Well I guess I wasted my money tremendously too because I have a Metallica being shipped out this coming Monday. Woo-Hoo, and I can't wait

:D

[Code Monkey]

Originally posted by Valael
I may have to take back my previous statements of P. Miranda being my favorite of the two. After seeing the adult pictures, it's pretty hard to not love it. I know, I've admired other people's pokes but never really wanted any of them personally...

...until I started seeing more pics of P. metallica. That is simply unbelievable. People go on about 'purple hues' with the other species since they're all some variation of earth tones with yellow alarm colors below for some and here is one that is blue and black and grey. What a simply stunning color combination.

I'm having a really hard time mustering the self-control not to ask this dealer I've got a decent credit with not to consider that a downpayment until he hopefully gets some in.

Sure, in two years it will be available for $50 or less as a sling, but that's two whole years...

<pictures getting struck by lightning in thunderstorm again. Nope, not really helping with the T-lust>

[kellygirl]

Originally posted by RazorRipley
What a tremendous waste of money, I hope it was a present, but somehow doubt it. I'll stick with buying nicer looking pedersenis at 25 bucks a pop.


*questions sanity of RazorRipley*

The way I see it, if you got the money, go for it! Esp someone like John with such a strong background in tarantula breeding should get a hold of at least one of these guys (hopefully gals!). Hope you get some females out of the bunch, John. And congrats!!!

kellygirl

[whoami?]

Originally posted by Code Monkey
You have no idea how true that might be. I showed your pic to my wife and she agreed that it was a very pretty tarantula...

Then I told her I was considering getting one...

Then I told her the cost...

I just might be staked out on a hill in a suit of medieval armor during a thunder storm if I get one =D


If you get struck by lightning, it may actually be better to be wearing a suit of armor, as the metal would help to spread the charge out through a larger area (or something like that).

[Steve Nunn]

Damn, I'm sitting here shaking my head, nice spider John!!

[LaRiz]

Steve, I got your metallica if you got my stumpies LOL ;)
=D

[Steve Nunn]

Originally posted by LaRiz
Steve, I got your metallica if you got my stumpies LOL ;)
=D

Oh geez John, DON'T TEMPT ME!!!!!!!!!!!

[Haploman]

rofl =D

[deifiler]

Originally posted by whoami?
If you get struck by lightning, it may actually be better to be wearing a suit of armor, as the metal would help to spread the charge out through a larger area (or something like that).

Oh yeah, spread the charge THROUGH your body accross your heart and other vital organs ;) You'll literally be roasted alive, bako-boy.

Ideally you want the lighting (if at all!!!) To go from your right arm straight down your rigth side and to be earthed via the right foot. This avoids your heart getting as severe a beating anyway. You may have your foot literally blown off, but you've got another one. This is why electricians stand on the rubber mats with their right leg. Learn a new thing every day!


Anyway.. back on topic

John - I was jesting about the suckered in, I meant it in a light hearted fashion so I hope I didn't offend you!:8o

Oh and stop hogging all the pictures! Take some more! MORE!

[TheEternal]

Once the price goes down on these beauties (a couple years from now) I'm going to have to snatch one up. It's the only pokie I've ever been attracted to! :)

-Bryan

[Sean]

wow...alittle pricy but if you have the money to buy them more power too you if i had an extra few hundred bucks id buy one

[whoami?]

Originally posted by deifiler
Oh yeah, spread the charge THROUGH your body accross your heart and other vital organs ;) You'll literally be roasted alive, bako-boy.

Ideally you want the lighting (if at all!!!) To go from your right arm straight down your rigth side and to be earthed via the right foot. This avoids your heart getting as severe a beating anyway. You may have your foot literally blown off, but you've got another one. This is why electricians stand on the rubber mats with their right leg. Learn a new thing every day!


Anyway.. back on topic

John - I was jesting about the suckered in, I meant it in a light hearted fashion so I hope I didn't offend you!:8o

Oh and stop hogging all the pictures! Take some more! MORE!


Yeah, except it doesn't go through your body, since you're wearing metal armor around your body.

[LaRiz]

Originally posted by deifiler
John - I was jesting about the suckered in, I meant it in a light hearted fashion so I hope I didn't offend you!:8o
Oh and stop hogging all the pictures! Take some more! MORE!

Deifiler, I wasn't offended, no worries.
They're pricey alright. No doubt. Though, since I think I'm in the right clique, I was taken care of. But I will say, I paid alot more than people think, though ;).
If you've seen the adult pics, and I'm not talking the ones at the Poecilotheria.com (which are still very nice), you know that they're worth every penny.
I'll take more pics, I just have to re-spider-proof my room. Don't want one of them suckers to shoot down a crack or something.
Size: I said that they're around 1 1/4", but actually now that I look at them next to a scale, they're more like 1 3/4" to 2". Very nice sized specimens.
john

[si_sleaf]

Very nice spider, would love one myself....:)

...looks at regalis and thinks about spay paint:p

[Lopez]

Originally posted by LaRiz
If you've seen the adult pics, and I'm not talking the ones at the Poecilotheria.com (which are still very nice), you know that they're worth every penny.
I think I know the ones you are referring to and they are very very impressive indeed. :)

[vulpina]

Beautiful T John!!!!! Congrats!!!! Let us know when the breeding begins.

Andy

[Ultimate Instar]

John,
So how are you keeping them, typical pokie conditions? How are they temperament-wise? Hell on wheels and light speed or just a little shy? And if you're going to be taking more pics, perhaps you might post one of their genital opening? I assume that people will want to sex them as early as possible for future breeding projects.
Karen N.

[MizM]

John..... speechless....first time that's ever happened to ME!!!=D

What a beauty, keep the pictures comin'!!

[MrDeranged]

Hey All,

Can't let John hog all the glory now can I....

http://www.arachnopets.com/temp/metallica/metallica01.jpg

http://www.arachnopets.com/temp/metallica/metallica02.jpg

http://www.arachnopets.com/temp/metallica/metallica03.jpg

http://www.arachnopets.com/temp/metallica/metallica04.jpg

http://www.arachnopets.com/temp/metallica/metallica05.jpg

http://www.arachnopets.com/temp/metallica/metallica06.jpg

http://www.arachnopets.com/temp/metallica/metallica07.jpg

While they may not be as good as John's, I sure as hell wasn't taking a chance in taking a pic outside with it loose ;), there's few enough pics of them around that I think mine stand up pretty well..... :D

Scott

[nemesis6sic6]

Am I the Only one that is so jelous of Scott and John.

Omy thoes are the most breautiful pics ever.

have a nice day everyone

geo

[Big Dragonfly]

OOOOhhhh!

*wonders about creed to never get a pokie*

Dammit!

AWESOME!!!

[Valael]

No, you're not. That's why this thread is at Page 4 of people wishing they had one! ;P


Awesome pictures, Scott. (John too, but I think I said that already :p)

[Sean]

you did it for me, i kinda thought these things where really overrated, and didnt really want one, but after seeing the pics you guys are posting i really want them and definatly plan on getting them in the future

[Mendi]

I admit, I feel kinda jealous too
<<as I wipe the drool from my chin>>
But I'll just be hoping that they do very well with their upcoming breeding projects and maybe us po'folks can get one for $50-60 in a few years

Very sweet looking T... And I don't blame you Scott, I wouldn't take it out just for pictures either and risk an escape

[Valael]

If I actually had a job, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one, heh.

[LaRiz]

Originally posted by mrderanged
While they may not be as good as John's, I sure as hell wasn't taking a chance in taking a pic outside with it loose ;)
Scott

No doubt your pics are great. And what a nice subject to photograph. :}
I hear you about taking the pics while they're loose. While I was separating mine, one pulled the "run up the arm and hide on the back trick".
Man, talk about nervous. I imagined that as soon as I pulled my shirt over my head, that's when the bugger would cannonball to the floor, open up and run in a direction I couldn't see. But, it worked out. Now, I don't even look at 'em. Don't want to bring on the jinx.
I feel a Poecilotheria metallica appreciation thread coming on.
john
PS Karen, I didn't forget about your question, look for something soon.

[Bry]

Originally posted by si_sleaf
...looks at regalis and thinks about spay paint:p

Is that like vasectomy paint or neuter paint? :? j/k


Beautiful spiders, John and Scott. You should be proud.

Bry

[ArachnoJoost]

Indeed you should be very proud, very nice creatures.
If I had the chance to buy one (read: if I had the money...), I still wouldnt' buy one just because it is rare, in fact, that is exactly the reason I wouldn't buy one. I've never bred spiders, and I think it is important that these first spiderlings come in posession of very experienced keepers/breeders to secure the spiders for the hobby. If all the metallica's ended up with spiderkeepers with limited experience (such as me) with money (not me) the future of the metallica in the hobby would be questionable. That's why I'm happy with where they ended up, treat them good! (as I know you will).
greetz,
Joost

[Cooper]

You guys gotta snap some good pics and post them in the appreciation thread, that is what it is there for!!!

[Weapon-X]

i can't stop myself from looking at the pics, awesome pics scott and john, this is driving me mad! lol do you guys have any idea how many bloodlines there are ? god i need a female, must stop thinking about ... must stop thinking about it and appreciate how far this hobby has truly gone, simply amazing what spider on the planet could possbly blow away p. metallica? none in my opinion , maybe a pair of S. satanus? nah!! Gooty ornamentals rule! see there i go again ...

[Lasiodora]

Scott and John,
Beautiful pics and beautiful spiders. Now hurry up and raise them, sex them, and breed them. Maybe in the future I'll be able to afford one.
Mike

[petitegreeneyes]

Well my pics don't look as good as John's or Scott's but here is mine and I'm calling it Patience. I had to have a lot of that while I was waiting on it.:) That's why I got the tatoo to hold me over until I could get the real thing.

[Cooper]

great spiders! now lets get some of these in the appreciation thread to convince some of those sceptics.

[LaRiz]

Originally posted by petitegreeneyes
Well my pics don't look as good as John's or Scott's but here is mine and I'm calling it Patience. I had to have a lot of that while I was waiting on it.:) That's why I got the tatoo to hold me over until I could get the real thing.

They (your pics) look good. And it's BLUE! :D

[kellygirl]

Man, whoever says that isn't an impressive spider is crazy and at least partially blind. Even if they were colorblind, it has magnificent markings! *drool*

kellygirl

[MrDeranged]

Becky,

Your picture is just as good as mine or Johns, just further away :)

Scott

BTW Cooper, check out the new title for this thread ;)

[AudreyElizabeth]

I was convinced after the first pic. I do think ArachnoJoost is right though. I would rather have these fall into the hands of experienced breeders/keepers to ensure us that this will become a staple species in the hobby.

After all, who know what lurks out there in the wild? Something may upstage P. metalllica someday.

[pamandron]

Well I seen pge's in person, and I must say it is a beautiful spider. Just drop dead gorgeous, and I can't wait to see Patience when she molts. :) Pam

[Ultimate Instar]

So does anyone know _for sure_ what size are the sexually mature males and females? Oh, and do the males have tibial spurs?

Karen N.

[LaRiz]

There may have been a couple different sizes imported due to the different females producing offspring (bloodlines if you will). Comparison of size is not a good indicator of sex, with any species.
Poecilotheria is a genus in which males do not possess tibial apophyses.
john

[manville]

im impressed..i would love to get one but they are pricey...

[Joy]

Here's mine :) :) :) I hope to take some better photos when she's larger. This was just an in-transit one!

I think this is an absolutely exquisite spider, and I am thrilled to tears to own one.

Joy

[Ultimate Instar]

LaRiz,

I'm going to try to sex my slings as best I can plus I'll post pictures. If it appears that one or both are male, I'll keep the temperature down a bit and try not to feed too heavily. I have some experience with pokie slings but not with breeding so if I eventually end up with a mature male, I'll probably try to send it to someone who has a (possibly) mature female. Does that seem like a reasonable plan? Most likely, there won't be an available female, but, as you know, not all male Ts grow faster than females. And by the way, how do you tell when a pokie male is mature?

Karen N.

[Code Monkey]

Originally posted by Ultimate Instar
And by the way, how do you tell when a pokie male is mature?Papal bulbs on the pedipalps is what you want to look for. I know John has posted some really good pics of these on this board if you search.

[Tarantula Lover]

stop guys.....
(reaching for parents checkbook)
You guys are tempting me toooo much!!!! I NEED ONE. i am absolutely obsessed with blue tarantulas, especially an arboreal. I NEED ONE, not to be personal or anything but can one of you PM with how much a sling at around 1" would cost? and how much? I make $100 in 4 days at my job, so I might be able to afford them!

Thanks!


JAmes

[MrDeranged]

I believe that 2 bloodlines came in that "hatched" out about 1 month apart. From what I heard, there may be a third bloodline in a couple of months if everything works out. I wouldn't expect the price to drop any though as that will be the last for a good while if it even does happen.....

Scott

[Crotalus]

Originally posted by Weapon-X
i can't stop myself from looking at the pics, awesome pics scott and john, this is driving me mad! lol do you guys have any idea how many bloodlines there are ? god i need a female, must stop thinking about ... must stop thinking about it and appreciate how far this hobby has truly gone, simply amazing what spider on the planet could possbly blow away p. metallica? none in my opinion , maybe a pair of S. satanus? nah!! Gooty ornamentals rule! see there i go again ...

Great looking t´s for sure!
I still rank a few spiders a bit higher then metallica.

/Lelle

[Cooper]

Like what?

[Dafne]

What can I say... :?

Uhm ... I am just SPEECHLESS :D
Awesome T's :) Thanks for sharing pics...

[Crotalus]

Originally posted by Cooper
Like what?

Like australian hexathelids

/Lelle

[Cooper]

australian hexathelids

can you post a link or picture, I have never seen one before. Never even heard of it.

Thanks!

[BileDrunk]

Here's a link...

http://www.usq.edu.au/spider/find/family.htm#Hexathelidae

just click the pages under Hexathelidae.

Atrax

[Cooper]

Thanks, those are some cool funnelwebs. Are those the kind that can kill you? The sydney or something?

[Crotalus]

Originally posted by Cooper
Thanks, those are some cool funnelwebs. Are those the kind that can kill you? The sydney or something?

Atrax robustus - Sydney funnel web
Hadronyche sp. etc.
Yes they have a potent venom.

http://hem.spray.se/minax/galleri/bilder/atrax_robustus.jpg


/Lelle

[Cooper]

Do you own many? Why do you like them so much?

[Crotalus]

Originally posted by Cooper
Do you own many? Why do you like them so much?

I had a adult female (see picture above) once.
I am fascinated with them and have always been, its incredible that such a small animal can have such potent venom, esp. potent for primates. However, I would be just as fascinated if they werent especially venomous. I do have a crush on Brachypelma aswell :-) For me they are the holy grail cos they are very very hard to get outside of Aussie.
They dont have flashy colors but the shiny black are awesome.

/Lelle

[ArachnoJoost]

Originally posted by Crotalus
I do have a crush on Brachypelma aswell :-) For me they are the holy grail cos they are very very hard to get outside of Aussie.
They dont have flashy colors but the shiny black are awesome.

/Lelle
Hey,
Don't you mean Selenocosmia instead of Brachypelma?
greetz,
Joost

[BileDrunk]

I apologize Lelle. I put a link to some pics but I realized you have a site with pics of Hexathelidae too. Your pics are sick by the way. :cool:

Sorry bro. :)

Atrax

[Crotalus]

Originally posted by ArachnoJoost
Hey,
Don't you mean Selenocosmia instead of Brachypelma?
greetz,
Joost

Hmm I was talking about aussie funnel webs but english isnt my 1st lingo so it got a little mixed up. I meant aussie hexathelids are for me the holy grail.

/Lelle

[Crotalus]

Originally posted by Atrax
I apologize Lelle. I put a link to some pics but I realized you have a site with pics of Hexathelidae too. Your pics are sick by the way. :cool:

Sorry bro. :)

Atrax

Theres no need for an apology! :-)
The pics on my site make me a bit sick too cos I sold the Atrax... *regret regret regret*

/Lelle

[BileDrunk]

You know I meant sick in a good way, right? :)
I can imagine the pain of knowing you once had such an awesome creature. I still consider you lucky though! ;P
Even if there were ever any possible way I could acquire a funnelweb I could not keep one because of children in the house. That would be my only reserve however.

See ya.

Atrax

[Crotalus]

Originally posted by Atrax
You know I meant sick in a good way, right? :)
I can imagine the pain of knowing you once had such an awesome creature. I still consider you lucky though! ;P
Even if there were ever any possible way I could acquire a funnelweb I could not keep one because of children in the house. That would be my only reserve however.

See ya.

Atrax

Yes I know what you meant no problem :-)
I still have a exuvia from her so I can watch it and remember the years we had lol
Well, I will keep my eyes open wide and who knows maybe I get lucky again.

/Lelle

[Thomas Märklin]

Hi Poeple

Another picture of one 0.1 P. metallica.
Many blue Wishes.

Thomas Märklin, Switzerland
www.poecilotheria.com (http://www.poecilotheria.com)

[LaRiz]

Now, it's about time you show up!
Awesome pic and awesome website you have.
Hope you stick around.
thanks,
john

[Big Dragonfly]

Originally posted by Thomas Märklin
Hi Poeple

Another picture of one 0.1 P. metallica.
Many blue Wishes.

Thomas Märklin, Switzerland


Yellow too?

I truley am tormented. That is gorgeous. I think that I could safetly say that that is the number 1 maybe number 2 most gorgeous tarantulas that I have seen (the other being C. fimbratus).

Damn!

Jon

[MrFeexit]

Yes it is...thats why I am buying up ALLLLLLLL the raffle tickets....ok not all but enough!!

[theninegates]

My P. Metallica sling. About 1.5" and already showing good color.

It's very active and is out most of the time (likes to stick it's head in a small hole it made in the substrate every now and then with it's butt exposed :-) ) and hangs out by the top of the tank at night and settles into a patch of webbing face down on the side of the tank during the day. I think it sleeps that way.

It's a total pig and eats every other day.

Love this spider.

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/attachment.php?attachmentid=31528

[Cooper]

Nice red X :p ;)

[theninegates]

[QUOTE=theninegates]My P. Metallica sling. About 1.5" and already showing good color.

It's very active and is out most of the time (likes to stick it's head in a small hole it made in the substrate every now and then with it's butt exposed :-) ) and hangs out by the top of the tank at night and settles into a patch of webbing face down on the side of the tank during the day. I think it sleeps that way.

It's a total pig and eats every other day.

Love this spider.

[jw73]

This is beautyful spider but other species are also. I don't understand why so many people are so crazy about them.

[theninegates]

This is beautyful spider but other species are also. I don't understand why so many people are so crazy about them.

Yes, there are other great species that I'd like to have some day myself. At first they were very expensive but the price is slowly coming down. I think it's the combination of being new to the hobby and very colorful along with the traits of pokeys.... being so active and visible most of the time.

[Phalagorn]

P. metallica juvenile! unknown sex?! thinks it´s a male?!
http://www.zoonen.com/res/user/22299/galleri/286023/p_orig_SE.jpg
http://www.zoonen.com/res/user/22299/galleri/286026/p_orig_SE.jpg
http://www.zoonen.com/res/user/22299/galleri/286027/p_orig_SE.jpg
http://www.zoonen.com/res/user/22299/galleri/286028/p_orig_SE.jpg
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Phalagorn - Poecilotheria spp. ©
http://www.zoonen.com/minzoon.asp?oid=22299

[manville]

very very nice P metallica you have there...it looks like a male to me..

[Tarantula Lover]

Those are the most beautiful tarantulas that i have ever seen! It is way too expensive for me and i cannot afford to pay that much money for ONE TARANTULA! Great pics by everyone!


James

[versimomma]

I am in the UK and even though I here there are :worship: P.metallicas :worship: about I cant find em!!! I heard there will be a few for sale at the BTS but dunno if my husband cant wait that long esp when you guys keep posting all these pics so anyone know where I can get a P.metallica in europe? xxxxxxxxx

[Pheonixx]

Wow that is a beautiful T! !! What type of T is it?

well uhh, P. metallica? just a guess.
;P {D


man i want one of these...

[xanadu1015]

Very beautiful indeed.


I can't wait to see my parents' metallica "Azule" grow up and sport those amazing colors.


Laura

[CherishYour_f8]

Sweet photo and awesome metallica!!!!
I've seen those for sale $350 and singapores for $400.
From what I have read there aren't all that many of either species here in the U.S. and am currious as to if the ones that are being bought up will eventually be inbred with their siblings for sheer profit.Lets hope it does'nt come to this.
I am by no means suggesting that John's intentions are of whats stated above.
Congradulations John...thats a beauty!!!!

[Lopez]

From what I have read there aren't all that many of either species here in the U.S. and am currious as to if the ones that are being bought up will eventually be inbred with their siblings for sheer profit.Lets hope it does'nt come to this.
Oh they'll be inbred, mark my words. Not really for profit, just that there's no alternative.

I haven't seen any evidence of inbreeding depression though - 3rd gen inbred regalis, fasciata, rufilata and so on.....

[pandinus]

does inbreeding have detrimental effects for T's like it does in humans? :eek: if so, then i feel childish and short sighted. :8o i've just been praying that someday a large population of CBs would spring up, and lower the price of these gorgeous T's!

[CherishYour_f8]

pandinus, I am by no means the authority on this subject. In fact, I am quite the newbie stating a possible scenario. I would imagine that a long term experiment of this nature has not yet been performed especially on a recherche species such as the P. metallica. I would assume that inbreeding too many times would result in deformaties and possible loss of choice charateristics.
If anyone here can elaborate on this subject it would be greatly appreciated.

John

[Andrew vV]

Post moult female

[Tony]

Oh they'll be inbred, mark my words. Not really for profit, just that there's no alternative.

I haven't seen any evidence of inbreeding depression though - 3rd gen inbred regalis, fasciata, rufilata and so on.....
Well Andrew Smith stated at ATS '03 that all ruffilata are descended from the original 12 (12 wasnt it) brought out in the early 90's....
T

[GoTerps]

No reason at all not to "inbreed" invertebrates. Not from any data i've ever seen, and I've seen a lot. Here in the US we just need to make sure we do a good job of getting our animals matched up. I have 5 P. metallica now, 3 larger one's around 3-4" each and 2 younger slings. The issue (well it's not an "issue" IMO!) of mating siblings is the last thing on my mind.

[kyle_de_aussie]

absolutely awesome ;)

[CherishYour_f8]

Thanks for the input guys.Its great to here that it isn't an issue.
I suppose by "matching up" you were referring to securing both mature genders.
The sibling males would mature too quickly I gather.

[Phalagorn]

http://www.zoonen.com/res/user/22299/galleri/323357/pict0017_orig_SE.jpg
http://www.zoonen.com/res/user/22299/galleri/323359/pict0021_orig_SE.jpg
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http://www.zoonen.com/res/user/22299/galleri/323366/pict0025_orig_SE.jpg

[Swifty]

Another shot of "The Queen"!

[jdcarrel]

wow, that last shot is great.

[Bob]

Great shot Kelly! I hope it is not sucking on your thumb !

She does not look gravid yet............ :D



Bob

[Phalagorn]

Another shot of "The Queen"!

Woooooooow!!! Amazing!!! :eek: The most beutifull shot of an adult P. metallica i have ever seen! :clap:

[manville]

That is a very very nice picture of a P metallica

[Angelo]

Another shot of "The Queen"!

oh my god that pic is so awesome i almost puked. :eek: :worship: :worship:

all you p. metallica owners suck! ;) (jelous)

[chris73]

@ Swifty,

Is that their actual true color? There is a pet store here on Long Island with some sub-adults that are only blue in super intense light - and then not even all that blue! Is this shop trying to hose me?

[Swifty]

@ Swifty,

Is that their actual true color? There is a pet store here on Long Island with some sub-adults that are only blue in super intense light - and then not even all that blue! Is this shop trying to hose me?

Oh yes, they are that blue! Sub-adults in a petstore? I'd be careful, sounds "maleish".....

[chris73]

Just saved me $400. Thanks bud ;)

[Lopez]

Oh yes, they are that blue! Sub-adults in a petstore? I'd be careful, sounds "maleish".....
Yep, or formosa ish! Some dark P. formosa were sold as metallica a few years ago, due to the strong iridescence they carry when post-moult.
Remember P.rufilata will have quite strong blue iridescence on the ventral side as well! Tread with caution.

P. metallica, at any stage above "spiderling" (ie 2" plus) are BLUE as blue can be, females also carrying a lot of white as they get bigger.

[chris73]

Ok, THAT SETTLES IT! Swifty is my 100% certified only supplier from now on! He's always been great, but now I'm hooked for good.

P.S. - Can someone ask my wife if I can have a P. metallica? :8o

[shogun804]

damn swifty that pic is incredible everytime i see this thread i sit at my comp doing this :drool: :drool:

[Lasiodora]

Chris was the petstore primarily a reptile store? I won't mention any names but if it's the one I'm thinking of then they have real P.metallicas.
Mike

[Tony]

Yep, or formosa ish! Some dark P. formosa were sold as metallica a few years ago, due to the strong iridescence they carry when post-moult.
Remember P.rufilata will have quite strong blue iridescence on the ventral side as well! Tread with caution.

P. metallica, at any stage above "spiderling" (ie 2" plus) are BLUE as blue can be, females also carrying a lot of white as they get bigger.

I would LOVE a pic of 'white carrying' females versus males at ,say, 3" or so..
IS there a way to sex them like regalis and the folio coloring ( which isnt 100% I know)
T

[Bigboy]

I now need one of those, God these guys are the crack cocaine of the spider world

[Lopez]

I would LOVE a pic of 'white carrying' females versus males at ,say, 3" or so..
IS there a way to sex them like regalis and the folio coloring ( which isnt 100% I know)
T

Here's a male, I wasn;t able to disturb the adult female at the time. Note regen legs III + IV

[Philth]

im just catching on to this now. I believe the Store hes talking about, is the store I work for Megapets (http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=24303&page=1&pp=15) Just to clear things up, they def are metallicas , and yes some do look "maleish", and some also look "femalish". We have 6, (besides the 3 in my personal collection) The spiders came from Tom Agosta the same source just about ever other metallica in this country came from. If anybody comes into my store and wants to now the sex on a spider I tell them up front, if i do know the sex. I dont play games or "hose" people by telling them it destroyed its molt. Males and females of this spieces are both equally blue. THe spiders at the store are about 3 inches now, and if I was gonna sell one it wouldnt go for 400.

And too stay on topic heres a couple picks...from the store. The flash of the cam tells a different story.

[Jeff_C]

I need to jump in here and vouch 1000% for Tom. I have been there many time myself when ppl ask about the Ts (and for that matter all his animals) on display and he is always truthful in his dealings with them. I have seen him talk ppl out of an obvious sale when it was not the right fit for them (or the animal).

So to be back on topic....Are those P metallicas? YES they are!

Jeff

[Swifty]

im just catching on to this now. I believe the Store hes talking about, is the store I work for Megapets (http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=24303&page=1&pp=15) Just to clear things up, they def are metallicas , and yes some do look "maleish", and some also look "femalish". We have 6, (besides the 3 in my personal collection) The spiders came from Tom Agosta the same source just about ever other metallica in this country came from. If anybody comes into my store and wants to now the sex on a spider I tell them up front, if i do know the sex. I dont play games or "hose" people by telling them it destroyed its molt. Males and females of this spieces are both equally blue. THe spiders at the store are about 3 inches now, and if I was gonna sell one it wouldnt go for 400.

And too stay on topic heres a couple picks...from the store. The flash of the cam tells a different story.

hmmmm? Maybe Chris didn't get a very good look at them? Those are no doubt P. metallica. I do understand that males are blue too, but when they molt into maturity, they aren't quite as dazzling. My comments weren't meant to offend anybody. It really is hard to "fake" a P. metallica. Here's a male...

[Jeff_C]

Still looks pretty blue to me.

[chris73]

I never mentioned any store names - just so I don't look like a troubemaker here! I was just curious. All my dealings with Tom and Megagpaets have been fine in the past.

[Swifty]

I never mentioned any store names - just so I don't look like a troubemaker here! I was just curious. All my dealings with Tom and Megagpaets have been fine in the past.

It's cool Chris, I'm glad to know that Megapets has Philth working for them, because "most" pet stores know very little about T's.

[Swifty]

Still looks pretty blue to me.

Yes, true, but after a few months they do fade a bit, and if the lighting wasn't right, they might make someone question. But, no big deal. I'll vouch for Tommy too.

[chris73]

Thanks Kelly.

[Jeff_C]

Chris, you should know that only other 'local' Reptile store that carries any decent amount of Ts is closely aligned with Tommy but the lighting in there is so bad you can barely identify anything in there. But they do know their stuff.

Jeff

[MrDeranged]

Chris, you should know that only other 'local' Reptile store that carries any decent amount of Ts is closely aligned with Tommy but the lighting in there is so bad you can barely identify anything in there. But they do know their stuff.

Jeff

I'm pretty sure I know which store you're talking about Jeff and if it's the one on rt. 107 I can't say I agree with you. They do know some stuff, but there was a while back when they had a dying P. striata. When I brought it to their attention, they vehemently told me I had no idea what I was talking about, that it was molting. I went back the next week and the T was no longer there. I asked what happened to it and they said it died. I was gonna say I told you so, but decided to just buy my crickets and walk out. Last time I've been in that store.

I also want to say that if it's Megapets and Tom that are being spoken about earlier in the thread (NOT the pet store I'm referring to in the first part of this post) that I trust that he's selling what he says he is.

Scott

[MrDeranged]

hmmmm? Maybe Chris didn't get a very good look at them? Those are no doubt P. metallica. I do understand that males are blue too, but when they molt into maturity, they aren't quite as dazzling. My comments weren't meant to offend anybody. It really is hard to "fake" a P. metallica. Here's a male...

Kelly,

Is that my Studmaster? He's still looking pretty good for a boy his age..... :)

Scott

[Satanika]

I am also going to vouch for Tom (Philth). He is very knowledgeable and very honest. Also, I will vouch for Tommy Agosta. The real deal! :)

Debby

[Satanika]

I'm pretty sure I know which store you're talking about Jeff and if it's the one on rt. 107 I can't say I agree with you. They do know some stuff, but there was a while back when they had a dying P. striata. When I brought it to their attention, they vehemently told me I had no idea what I was talking about, that it was molting. I went back the next week and the T was no longer there. I asked what happened to it and they said it died. I was gonna say I told you so, but decided to just buy my crickets and walk out. Last time I've been in that store.

Scott

If this is the same place that Jeff is referring to, then I am going to have to agree with Scott on this one. I did not care very much for their attitudes. But it has been a long time since we were in there last, maybe they changed?

Debby

[Jeff_C]

I guess I was being too kind. I know their attitude kinda sucks sometimes (person dependent) and I would not keep my personal collection the some way they keep some of their stock but they do know where most of their stock comes from and what it is.

Jeff

[Swifty]

Kelly,

Is that my Studmaster? He's still looking pretty good for a boy his age..... :)

Scott

Yeah thats him! He's faded a bit, that photo was taken when he first got here, but still looks good! Eats good too!

[Philth]

It's cool Chris, I'm glad to know that Megapets has Philth working for them, because "most" pet stores know very little about T's.

Hope you guys understand, as Chris pionted out he didnt mention anynames. I did. Although If I see somthing that I believe is written about me, Im gonna comment on it. :)

....and dont get me wrong if i heard that a "Petshop" was selling a P metallica, i would also be unsure about it.

[chris73]

Chris, you should know that only other 'local' Reptile store that carries any decent amount of Ts is closely aligned with Tommy but the lighting in there is so bad you can barely identify anything in there. But they do know their stuff.

Jeff

I know of 4 stores on LI that carry a good supply of T's within driving distance of the North Shore (not Petco's or Petland's), and I still have NOT said it was Megapets. I like that store.

[Jeff_C]

Please share.

[tarcan]

Coming to get ya!

[GoTerps]

5 pictures of my freshly molted sub-adult female Poecilotheria metallica.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/c74eb1ba.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/1479e2a7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/7af92c28.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/5a232b54.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/f4ffb9ff.jpg

[Spider-man 2]

5 pictures of my freshly molted sub-adult female Poecilotheria metallica.


Just two words Eric.....FREAKING GORGEOUS!!!!

[H-D]

Coming to get ya!
5 pictures of my freshly molted sub-adult female Poecilotheria metallica.
WOW :eek: If I didn't understand the hype before...NOW I DO!

[GoTerps]

WOW If I didn't understand the hype before...NOW I DO!

No hype needed. I have 5 metallica now.... always out in the open.... by FAR the calmest pokie I have... if not the calmest arboreal I have... I just can't praise them enough!

[Brando]

where do you get these beautiful T's?

[Bearo]

No hype needed. I have 5 metallica now.... always out in the open.... by FAR the calmest pokie I have... if not the calmest arboreal I have... I just can't praise them enough!
really great pics man :)
Are all of them that calm or just some of them?
is the picture of just one individual or is it pics of each and everyone?

[GoTerps]

Are all of them that calm or just some of them? s the picture of just one individual or is it pics of each and everyone?

Those pics are of 1 spider. In my experience so far they are all very "calm". By this I mean once you have them out they just sorta walk around, havn't had any doing laps around my room yet!!!

[Bearo]

havn't had any doing laps around my room yet!!!
Knock on wood ;)
what camera do you use?

[Fenris]

Just a little curious, but what is the temperment on a P. metallica? I have seen many pictures of people holding their which leads me to believe that they are a relatively calm/docile. Is this a true assumption?

[Spider-man 2]

Just a little curious, but what is the temperment on a P. metallica? I have seen many pictures of people holding their which leads me to believe that they are a relatively calm/docile. Is this a true assumption?


I have heard they are one of the calmest, if not, the calmed pokie, but I won't know for sure until mine are bigger ;)

[H-D]

Just a little curious, but what is the temperment on a P. metallica?
I'm also curious to this question, no experience with pokies before although I always see the P.regalis at my local Herp shop. How do they compare to say Avic or Brachy sp. in terms of temperament?

[Brando]

where do you get these beautiful T's?

heh seems there is a secret source of these T's wandering around and no one wants to let in on where it is....

[metallica]

6" beauty can they get even better then this?

[Tony]

heh seems there is a secret source of these T's wandering around and no one wants to let in on where it is....

Was there sarcasm in this? A quick check of some dealers might reveal who STILL has them in stock. They have been offered a few times since mid-03...Heck Kelly swift just did the first successful US breeding ($235 ea btw)
T

[Brando]

Was there sarcasm in this? A quick check of some dealers might reveal who STILL has them in stock. They have been offered a few times since mid-03...Heck Kelly swift just did the first successful US breeding ($235 ea btw)
T

yeah just a bit haha, i checked all dealers that i knew of but didn't see them so i was stumpped. Thanks alot :-D (no sarcasm here)

[metallica]

here are some pics of the mold. no flash used in these pics!

[Ultimate Instar]

IME, P. metallica isn't as docile as Aviculariae but they are calmer than P. regalis. Basically, they're not inclined to throw a threat display but are somewhat nervous. I stick my hand in their cages without any hesitation but I'm not saying that's a good idea for everybody. I DON'T try grabbing them or blocking their path with my hand. On one occasion, one got out and zipped around my arms and chest about two times before finally stopping on my bare leg. I wasn't all that freaked but I certainly didn't move either; I was pretty sure it wasn't going to bite me without a good reason. I got it back in the cage without much difficulty. As Old World species go, they're relatively mellow but don't screw around with them because it's likely that their venom is painful.

Karen N.

[Phalagorn]

Poecilotheria metallica - Juvenile female (post-moult)

http://www.minaxtarantulas.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/met4.JPG
http://www.minaxtarantulas.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/met5.JPG
http://www.minaxtarantulas.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/met3.JPG
http://www.minaxtarantulas.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/met2.JPG
http://www.minaxtarantulas.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/met1.JPG

[shogun804]

oh my god once more :drool: :drool: ....thats it im getting one :D

[brandi]

Well my baby just went through her first molt with me. Kinda scared me b/c she molted sideways, you can't really see it in the pics, but she's basically wedged herself between the web and the wall of the vial. Still, seems to have gone well, she's already starting to darken up. I love this spider! :D

[Lasiodora]

sub-adult male (80% sure)

[stonemantis]

That's a beautiful Gooty Saphire you have. Let me guess 1.5+ inches right

[Lasiodora]

That's a beautiful Gooty Saphire you have. Let me guess 1.5+ inches right

Thank you. It's a 3"er
Mike

[DavidBeard]

P. metallica is hand-down the most kick-a$$ spider I've ever seen.....I WILL have one some day! lol

[GoTerps]

Well, the largest of my females molted last night. As you can see from pic of the molt below, she was ~4.5" before this molt. I'll let her be undisturbed for a few days to harden up and then get some good shots of her now in all her glory. Even the shed skins of this species are like works of art.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/4f294982.jpg

For those who may be interested, this is the molt record for this girl.

04-19-2004
05-20-2004
06-28-2004
08-09-2004
09-28-2004
11-23-2004
02-10-2005
04-30-2005

So it took ~1 year for this female to go from ~0.5" to ~6.0"

[stonemantis]

Thank you. It's a 3"er
Mike

I was pretty close ;)

[stonemantis]

Well, the largest of my females molted last night. As you can see from pic of the molt below, she was ~4.5" before this molt. I'll let her be undisturbed for a few days to harden up and then get some good shots of her now in all her glory. Even the shed skins of this species are like works of art.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/4f294982.jpg

Very Nice P. Metallica :drool:

[brachy]

Hmmm She is veri nice. She is my dream spider, but shi is very expensive :(
I desig i buy c. sp blue next year when i have mony for she.

[GoTerps]

6" female

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/37e9106b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/cb3dfba1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/eecb9d8e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/GoTerps/aefddf79.jpg

[Immortal_sin]

Sure, in two years it will be available for $50 or less as a sling, but that's two whole years...

<pictures getting struck by lightning in thunderstorm again. Nope, not really helping with the T-lust>

This quote is almost exactly 2 years old, anyone else having fun reading the entire thread again?! {D {D

[Immortal_sin]

my 3.5" is in premolt. I STILL have no idea whether it's male or female. Was it ever determined if you can give a good guess on the dorsal side, like regalis?
I'm sure I'll know after this molt, if I can get the exuvia out this time unscathed.

[Spider-man 2]

Eric, I hate you even more now! You better bring her to the conference, so I can take her. ;P

BEAUTIFUL T man!

[GoTerps]

Thanks Dwayne, how are your little ones doing?

[Spider-man 2]

Thanks Dwayne, how are your little ones doing?

My two are doing good. Even though they are from the same sac, they alternate molting. They are also eating machines!

[Robert Seliger]

Poecilotheria metallica - spiderlings

http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/81/647081/1440_6438626465633939.jpg

Regards.
Robert

[SilentMercury]

I have 4 unsexed P. Metallicas. This is just one of them. I hope to take some more pictures when they get bigger. SM

[shogun804]

I have 4 unsexed P. Metallicas. This is just one of them. I hope to take some more pictures when they get bigger. SM


were are the pics :?

[shogun804]

very nice :drool:

[Pennywise]

Gooty Gooty!
What size enclosure will work for the large adults? :)
Fast Growth? I would hope with slings so pricy :D

[SilentMercury]

One of my four juvy Gooty's just molted yesterday and I'm relieved to say it is a female. As for the other three, I can only guess from ventral study that I have 2 males and another female. Only time will tell for sure. I will post some new photos A.S.A.P. Laters

[PinkLady]

Wow what a great Picture of an amazing T. I dont have to worry about buying one as they arent up here in Canada yet. Plus I know I wouldnt spend $300 on one right now as I have to pay for school. But as soon as that is paid for and all my paychecks start going into my pocket I will most likely buy one as soon as I see one on a pricelist.

and what size is that right now? 1 1/2"? thats my guess.

peace

TheDon
I hate to break the news to ya but I heard we can get them here but for a HUGE HUGE price....lol So I'm going to admire them from afar...lol

[8 leg wonder]

I hate to break the news to ya but I heard we can get them here but for a HUGE HUGE price....lol So I'm going to admire them from afar...lol

They are well worth the money, I purchased 2

[fangsalot]

gooty,gooty gooty, yes! yes! yes!ONE DAY!ONE DAY,ONE DAY!dreeeamin baby!dreeeamin!$300-$400 4 a spider? my wife would kill me!!!(i have a 11 year old son and a another boy on the way.. is it wrong to dream about winning the lotto,so i can get a gooty????)omg! i cant wait!blue heaven baby!!!!the hell with my wish list! i just want a gooty!!!

[Cooper]

Well worth it now that they are both male Jordan? hahaha :p ;)


Great pictures guys, keep em coming, we can never see enough of this beautiful spider!

[CreepyExotics]

check her out gorgeous ...............

[SilentMercury]

Very nice photo

[Rob883226]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/Johndoe001/DSCN0317.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/Johndoe001/DSCN0316.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/Johndoe001/DSCN0314.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/Johndoe001/DSCN0324.jpg

Yes, I took everything out for the picture. Thats a gatorade bottle top for reference.

[Niloticus]

Very nice looking metallica. :clap: I wish I had one of those bad boys.

Niloticus

[P. Novak]

dang very nice spider i really want one of those but sooo expensive!? how much you get it for?!

[GootySapphire]

Nice did you buy it as an adult? What sex is it? Where'd you get it from? And how much did you pay for it? I have a P. Metallica sling which is maybe 1.25 inches that <EDIT>.

<PM the answer to this user - The AB Team>

[Rob883226]

I got it from someone who still reads these boards. If he wants to say what the deal was, its up to him. I bet the price was right up where you might imagine it would be.

[P. Novak]

woah dang must be alot! i couldnt afford a spider like that! im only a teenager soo ya! but i sure would love to have one!

[PinkLady]

I'd almost give one of my eye teeth for one of them but Wolfy and I are in agreement...too much money right now for one of those amazing T's. sigh....I must wait longer.

[solaceofwinter]

how hard are they to keep?

[Wolfy72]

I'd almost give one of my eye teeth for one of them but Wolfy and I are in agreement...too much money right now for one of those amazing T's. sigh....I must wait longer.

I'd give some of her eye teeth for one as well, but yup too much money for my blood.

[P. Novak]

yup pretty much the same reason here, too much money. ahh one day though one day ill have this beauty! oh and ya how hard are they to care for?

[joe8421]

Nice looking P.metallica,hard to find here :cool:

[GootySapphire]

I dont think they are that expensive :?

[metallica]

I dont think they are that expensive :?

then why do you have 1, and not a whole breeding group?

[metallica]

Nice looking P.metallica,hard to find here :cool:
they were for sale in Stuttgart last week

[PinkLady]

I dont think they are that expensive :?
600.00 plus here last time I heard...that's expensive in my books...lol

[PinkLady]

I'd give some of her eye teeth for one as well, but yup too much money for my blood.
Don't ya think I would look a lil funny then? LOL

[aaronrefalo]

AMAZING...\i like pokies...and guess that the metallica is the most i like,,,keep it up all of you

Aaron

[SilentMercury]

I got 4 Gooty's, 1 female and 3 undetermined. Can anyone guess what my next breeding project is?

[Tescos]

I got 4 Gooty's, 1 female and 3 undetermined. Can anyone guess what my next breeding project is?

Grammostola rosea? sorry I haven't a clue :)

[baldpoodle]

I got 4 Gooty's, 1 female and 3 undetermined. Can anyone guess what my next breeding project is?
Go on and enlighten us.

[metallica]

Grammostola rosea? sorry I haven't a clue :)
rosea....red form?

[fleshstain]

beautiful tarantula!....i had a chance to get a 3-1/2" female for $250 but couldn't come up with the money....my loss, someone else's gain....

[FryLock]

I got 4 Gooty's, 1 female and 3 undetermined. Can anyone guess what my next breeding project is?

So one's a P.met and female and the other three are undetermined?, thats a bummer if they were unsexed not to bad but not beeing sure that there gootys is another thing :(.

[arachnoking1234]

nothings prettier then p.subfusca

[SilentMercury]

You confuse me Frylock :confused: All 4 are P. metallicas, 1 is certain female and the other 3 are about 4 months behind her so I am not 100% on the sex. I think I have a male in there somewhere, possibly two after close examination between the lungs, but I prefer to wait until I get a larger skin to examine. Since this a picture thread here is a recent one. This is why I prefer cleaning tarantula enclosures on an open floor.

[Tony]

beautiful tarantula!....i had a chance to get a 3-1/2" female for $250 but couldn't come up with the money....my loss, someone else's gain....
And that was in the USA? $250 typically doesnt cover the Retail price on a spiderling....Confirmed female eh? Truly amazing since I wouldnt sell my female for less than $600, MAYBE $500....
Tony

[Sheri]

Nice blue bug.

If you want to discuss wars, take it to the Watering Hole.


Love,
Your friendly neighborhood mod.

[Hedorah99]

Someday...one will be mine.

Beautiful critter.

[aaronrefalo]

hey SilentMercury yours is amazing...

Aaron

[8 leg wonder]

@Cooper- Yes, cause I found some females to breed with

[syndicate]

wow great thread!dont know how i missed this one,
so are people inbreeding this species because of its rarity?

[Maikardaaion]

Poecilotheria metallica, juvenile female:

http://www.scolopendra.com.pl/metallica.JPG

[Wadew]

Here is a picture of one of my P.Metallica spiderlings molting !

[SilentMercury]

I just cleaned out her enclosure and took a few photos. She is not mature yet and measuring at 4.75". :cool:

[Nick_schembri]

Very very nice! I bet you cant wait till she matures. Beauty

[CedrikG]

one word .... wow :worship:

[baboons24]

nice, was she a sling when you got her?

[tmanjim]

not enough can be said. beautiful T.

[aaronrefalo]

shes A-M--A-Z-I-N-G.....:eek: :eek:

Aaron

[PinkLady]

She is absolutely beautiful!!!! :drool:

[Crimsonpanther]

OUHHH my sweet lord:drool: ! What i would do for a T like that !!!
The Blue is soooo vibrent , I want one really bad , im sooo jelous:drool:
Just a question , but hom much did those T's cost you guys ?:?

[brigebane]

:drool: beautiful, not much else to be said.

[stewartb]

Congratulations - what size is she? European bred I take it? :)


Would that make it euro..................................

Sorry, must not say it. I will get in trouble!!

[FryLock]

Would that make it euro..................................

Sorry, must not say it. I will get in trouble!!

Wrong species Mr Backer that was a P.metallica Leon was asking about not a P.rufilata ;).

[stewartb]

I see. So it is only the rufilata that come under that category!!]

[FryLock]

I see. So it is only the rufilata that come under that category!!]

Ah yes and no!.

The first lot were from Europe and crappy unlike the second lot that were not crappy.. and from from humm :confused:.

[Zombie]

We named her Lydia von Ludwig.
(if you give it a girl's name, it turns into a girl, right?)
Spiderling (.75") fresh in from Jacobi:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/4910and11/spiders/ludwig02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/4910and11/spiders/ludwig01.jpg

[DavidRS]

We named her Lydia von Ludwig.
(if you give it a girl's name, it turns into a girl, right?)
Spiderling (.75") fresh in from Jacobi:It looks like it's part of your tatt.

[mybabyhasfangs]

Nice shots! I thought about getting a few shots of our new metallicas, until one ran from the vial and we had to chase it!!! Fast little suckers. Thanks for sharing!

Chris

[murinuz]

wow:eek: :drool: :clap: :worship: :}

thes spideys are just amazing! I want one female too:D
would sombody buy me a present ???{D
I didnt saw p. metallica around here yet...its beautifull;)