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Poecilotheria subfusca 'lowland' (lowland ivory ornamental tarantula) 1" TX SALES ONLY
Poecilotheria subfusca 'lowland' (lowland ivory ornamental tarantula) 1" TX SALES ONLY
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Poecilotheria subfusca is found in the hills around Kandy, the capital of the Central Province in Sri Lanka, at 500-600 m asl. This ‘lowland form’ was previously known as Poecilotheria bara in the hobby and is still erroneously labeled that sometimes despite bara being synonymized with subfusca in Kirk (1996). They are a large arboreal species and can be differentiated from Poecilotheria aff. subfusca by several features, including but not limited to their larger body size, longer leg span, paler coloration, and differing carapace and abdominal markings.
Unfortunately, the majority worldwide, and probably all in the US nowadays, are most likely of mixed blood, just some worse than others. This can be seen by the fact that none of the hobby stock match wild specimens of either ‘form’ 100% and seem mixed, though both forms exhibit somewhat overlapping phenotypes in the wild. The line is pretty blurred, and outside of a few collections worldwide, there are likely few pure animals left, but it's still best not to make it worse. There is also a strong chance that they will be reclassified as separate species again, with the ‘lowland form’ remaining subfusca and the ‘highland form’ formally classified as a distinct species. DNA, morphological, geographic, and ecological data suggest they are different species, though no formal publication currently separates them.
This species can NOT be shipped across state lines. Please do not purchase if you live outside of Texas or your order would be canceled and refunded immediately, you would also be charged a 10% canceling fee which will be deducted from the refund.
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping method:
Shipping is offered throughout the continental US (48 states) through FedEx Priority Overnight. Shipments are dropped off on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for next-day arrival and required to be picked up in person at your closest FedEx Ship Center.
We offer expo pick-up and DFW local meet-up options so you can save on shipping. See Expo Schedule for details.
What to expect after placing an order:
After you place an order on our website, we will contact you within 12 hours to let you know the delivery date and FedEx pick-up location. Please respond and let us know if that works for you. The package will NOT be shipped until we have your confirmation. A tracking number will be provided on the day of shipment.
There will be times when shipping must be delayed due to weather, our schedule, or if a tarantula you ordered has recently molted or appears to be about to molt. You will be notified if that happens, and we will work out another date.
Carrier delays happen, so please ensure you or someone you know will be available to pick up your package, even if it's 1-3 days late.
Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG):
Buddha Bugs offers LAG but ONLY when the below conditions are met:
- "Freebies" are not covered by LAG.
- For the safety of the animals and to ensure the best chance of live arrival, orders must be shipped to your nearest authorized FedEx Ship Center and held for pickup.
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Package must be picked up from FedEx within 4 hours of arrival. Please bring a valid ID with you.
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In the unlikely event of a DOA, we require notice and evidence within 1 hour of delivery/pick up. You must provide a clear photo/video of the deceased specimen. Refunds will not include shipping costs, and replacements may not always be available.
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ANY DEVIATION OF THIS CAN RESULT IN LAG VOID
We can offer home delivery upon request, but LAG cannot be guaranteed due to the unpredictability of this shipping method.
If a carrier delay causes your animals to arrive on a day other than originally scheduled, we will still honor the LAG if the delay does not exceed (3) days past the originally scheduled delivery day.
Please remember that FedEx DOES NOT reimburse Buddha Bugs for lost packages or the loss of any live animals. We take as many precautions as we possibly can to ensure your new pets arrive safely.
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