P. metallica is the gooty sapphire ornamental, emphasis on mental. Not overly defensive per se but very fast. Also being a pokie they have strong venom relative to other Ts (it’s an OW). Beautiful yes but will likely punish any mistakes by the keeper.Okay so, I got a bonus at work and want to get more tarantulas. I know for sure I'm getting C. cyaneopubescens and I'm think Caribena versicolor as well. At some point I'd like to get a Gooty sapphire ornamental(can't remember scientific name lol), but I think that may be a bit beyond my care level at this point. Opinions?
That being said, if you’re prepared then go for it but just be wary that a fast terrestrial and a fast arboreal are a completely different type of game IMO.
Edit: c cyaneopubescens is one of my favourites. Skittish but beautiful. Also the versicolor is awesome. Get them both as slings if you can (or young juvs). An additional nice thing about these is their colour change as they mature : )
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