Poecilotheria metallica – Gooty sapphire tarantula (2026)

Initial Breeding Date : Initiated January 2026
Opening date of Egg sack : 27 July 2026
Stage : Eggsac pulled at Day 34. Opened and healthy Eggs with Legs (EWL) observed.
Temperature : 30°C
Relative Humidity : 90%
Breeding loan conditions : None.
Total slings : TBA
Note :

1. Breeding Pair & Setup

• Female Specimen: Mature Phormingochilus arboricola
• Male Specimen: Mature Lampropelma sp. “Borneo Black”
• Introduction Method: Cohabitation strategy
• Mating Timeline: Initiated February 2026

2. Timeline & Developmental Milestones

3. Post-Pull Observation & Management

Following the maternal separation on 27 July 2026, the clutch was maintained under highly controlled environmental variables. Development has been exceptionally rapid, with the population transitioning dynamically from the post-embryonic phase through three consecutive, uniform molting cycles within a span of less than seven weeks. The third instar spiderlings are displaying clear species-specific phenotypic traits, excellent agility, high vitality, and negligible overall mortality rates.

4. Upcoming Rearing Protocols

• Separation Schedule: Individual housing into rearing vials should commence immediately to prevent communal cannibalism as the spiderlings enter their primary active feeding stages.
• Dietary Plan: Introduce small prey items such as flightless fruit flies (Drosophila hydei) or appropriate pinhead crickets within 48 to 72 hours following exoskeleton hardening.