Poecilotheria metallica
Is also known as peacock tarantula. It is an Old World species of tarantula. It is the only blue species of Poecilotheria. The species is critically endangered. While it is young the spider is less chromatic and the coloring turns to blue as it matures.
When full size the leg span of the peacock tarantula is 15-20 cm (6-8 in). In the wild it lives in holes of tall trees where it makes asymmetrical funnel webs. The primary prey consists of various flying insects. It is a photosensitive species. There hasn’t been a recorded human death from its bite.
The Venom may produce a heart-rate increase followed by sweating, headache, stinging, cramping or swelling. Effects can last for up to a week. Extreme bites from the genus may still be felt months later.
