If you’re new to keeping, I’d highly suggest holding off until you gain some experience with some other T’s and their speed. They have medical significant venom that will mess you up if you get bit.
Thankyou, that's why I asked. They do in fact have one. A sling, 150. P. metalica just like you said. I thought it odd too and she said it wouldnt be there long if I didnt get it. But i figured that it would be a more experience required T. Thanks for the helpful info. I just really admire the look of them. I have others but I would still concider my self a beginner. Probably not ready for a p. Metalica. Lol
Noted. Special venom, bad bite. got it.
If you’re a responsible keeper and do your research on husbandry etc.. (which I’ll assume you do based on questions) and you’re looking to spice things up a bit and move up the ladder. I’d suggest P.cambridgei as that stepping stone into super quick and more defensive arboreal T’s. However I would suggest getting comfortable with some quicker species of terrestrial T’s before taking that step. Mostly as a way to get comfortable with the rehouses or reaction to a T bolting up your arm haha.
I will certainly look into one of those. Thankyou. I can see why bolting up my arm could be an issue lol. Cant say I've had one run up my arm yet. That little B. Smithi tried to run on me when I rehoused him today but it all worked out.
I wouldnt say I'm interested in the coloration the most but I am looking for something a little more eye catching. The suggestions are great though thankyou.
You’d be surprised how fast some species of tarantulas are. Even my p.cambridgei’s literally teleport haha. They have a pretty bad bite too. With that said, as far as I’m concerned... in the future you can get a p.Metallica (gooty sapphire) at a reptile expo for cheaper. Just a heads up.
That's good to know. All great info. Thanks.
I'll have to look into an expo. Havnt been to one.
If you've got a few species under your belt already and can deal with faster arboreal Ts, a P. irminia could be an option (I see Psalmopoeus also mentioned above too). Mine is a teleporter, and isn't afraid to bite, but as with any species if the correct husbandry and precautions are taken, you'll be fine.
While a good price can be tempting, I would recommend never to get a tarantula (or any other animal) solely because the price seems too good to pass up.
They are common- no rush to buy it.
Echoing the price observation, $150 isnt what I would consider a good price. When I purchased mine through a vendor here on the boards, I paid $75 ea in 2019 for 3/4" slings plus shipping.
Yea I saw 95 <edit>. But thankyou for the info. I was originally just looking for info on the p metalica because they had one and i didnt know much about them other than it was arboreal and looked cool. Store couldn't even tell me anything about the Ts which is alot of the reason I do research before purchasing any new addition. I do have other more docile species. I'm just interested in stepping up the ladder a bit.
I have an avic already but thanks
Good to know, thanks
Okay. I think the P metallica is over priced/over hyped in general and yours seems higher than average. I personally think the lowly Regalis is a prettier T and makes a better intro into the genus. If you think you are ready for that ladder step the regalis will get you in for way less coin. As others have said, wait for a show for better deals
$150 isn't a good deal on this species. That's on the high end of reasonable pricing (or, pricing that leads to sales). Granted you wouldn't have shipping costs, so it probably breaks even. I would do as suggested and get a Psalmo before a pokie. Checks all the same boxes but has much more forgiving venom.
Looked cool, haha indeed they do- never a reason to just buy something.
Start with a Psalmo or a Tapi. If you can't handle those, you cannot deal with a Poki.