These gosh darn pokies!! :P

[cmack91]

I have no experience with metallica but i do have a rufilata. She is by far the fastest T i have but she runs instead of defending herself most of the time. Just use caution like you would with any OW and you'll be fine.

[Eric Alan]

I have no experience with metallica but i do have a rufilata. She is by far the fastest T i have but she runs instead of defending herself most of the time. Just use caution like you would with any OW and you'll be fine.

I agree. From my experience with tarantulas, they're all equally aggressive and fast when behind glass. For me, they've all been hands-off display animals and I treat each one with the same respect when doing any sort of cage maintenance. As long as you do the same, you have nothing to worry about.

Here's a shot of my mature male Poecilotheria rufilata at 6" shortly after his last molt on 02.12.13. I took it with the front doors to his enclosure open and the lens less than 6" away. He didn't care for one second that I was around and sat in the same place the whole time I was taking pictures. All he does now is wander around at night drumming loudly for a mate - not exactly the terror that pokies are made out to be.


- Eric

[4theSNAKElady]

I agree. From my experience with tarantulas, they're all equally aggressive and fast when behind glass. For me, they've all been hands-off display animals and I treat each one with the same respect when doing any sort of cage maintenance. As long as you do the same, you have nothing to worry about.

Here's a shot of my mature male Poecilotheria rufilata at 6" shortly after his last molt on 02.12.13. I took it with the front doors to his enclosure open and the lens less than 6" away. He didn't care for one second that I was around and sat in the same place the whole time I was taking pictures. All he does now is wander around at night drumming loudly for a mate - not exactly the terror that pokies are made out to be.


- Eric

Awww....hes probably wonewy...

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[Zombie]

I wants a Metallica too! I have had a regalis and we currently own an Ornata! Transfers are tough for sure, and my heart beats out of my chest. We use paint brushes to transfer. I freaked one time when the Ornata run at my hand as a sling I let go of the transfer stick and it landed on her She lost a leg and I felt terrible. That was 2 molts ago and she regret the leg and is just fine.

[Snakeman]

I have experience with Pokies. When I was in high school I had a P. regalis that turned out to be a mature male. Now I own a P. metallica sling and a P. ornata juvie. Like everyone has said, they all get the same size give or take a couple of inches. Their venom is not to be taken lightly and you should take extreme precaution when re-housing them or whenever their lids are open for whatever reason as they are quick! here's pics of my 2 pokies:

P. ornata(Fringed Ornamental) juvie 2-2 1/4"


P. metallica(Metallic Ornamental sling) 1.5"

[Snakeman]

If anyone is interested, I could give you the FB link of the person I bought my P. metallica from as he's selling 1-1.5" slings for $100 + shipping.

[3skulls]

That ornata looks awesome!

[Snakeman]

Thanks I tried to get a better shot of it in its home but as soon as I open the lid it scurries back to its burrow since it's pretty shy. I'd have to leave the lid slightly open for a good while till it feels comfortable enough to come back out for a good shot.

[3skulls]

I'm always wishing I could get better shots of the tarantulas.

[Snakeman]

Muahaha! I threw in a cricket to get my P. ornata to come out and stay put and it worked. I just had to move the plant I have in its home to get a good view.