Ghost Oak Millipede, Narceus gordanus Tarantula emerging at night to hunt

emerging at night to hunt insects and other small prey

Nymphs bury themselves in the substrate and are only seen on the surface when feeding on veggies like yellow squash until they emerge as winged adults

Appearance & Natural History

If the legs look shorter/odd

Scientific Name: Poecilotheria metallicaCommon Name: Gooty Sapphire Ornamental TarantulaType: Arboreal (tree-dwelling)Origin: Andhra Pradesh

Ghost Oak Millipede, Narceus gordanus Tarantula emerging at night to huntGhost Oak Millipede, Narceus gordanus Defining Characteristics: Heavy bodied & large species Easy to Care For Likes to burrow Large Beautiful coloration Good in Groups