Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Avicularia metallica is one of the most docile species of tarantulas, it takes an enormous amount of stress in order to trip their defense mechanism.Avicularia metallica is not only known for its timidness, but also its social tendencies. Unlike most tarantulas, A. metallica can be kept in a communal terrarium if adequate food and hiding spaces are given.Cannibalism is far less problematic compared to other Theraphosidae.