Phormictopus sp "Full Green" (Emerald Beauty Bird Eater Tarantula)

Phormictopus sp. 'Full Green' (Emerald Beauty Bird Eater Tarantula)

Perhaps the most sought after of the Phormictopus color forms, this species of bird eater is a stunner. It starts off green as a sling, transitions to a purple and blue coloration, and then changes into a deep emerald green as an adult. Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want a giant with a genuinely dramatic color transformation.

Why do hobbyists keep Phormictopus sp. 'Full Green'?

• Stunning Coloration: A deep emerald green adult coloration that's arguably the most sought after of all the Phormictopus color forms.
• Drastic Color Change: Starts green as a sling, shifts to purple and blue as a juvenile, then settles into a deep emerald green as an adult.
• Large Size: A true giant bird eater with serious presence at maturity.
• Rare in the Hobby: Slings of this particular color form are genuinely hard to find.

How should Phormictopus sp. 'Full Green' be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 8 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a roomy hide included.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Skittish and fast, more likely to bolt than stand its ground.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Color Journey: Green as a sling, purple and blue as a juvenile, and a deep emerald green as an adult, a genuinely dramatic transformation across its life.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.