Aphonopelma eutylenum - Unsexed - California Ebony/ Goldhead Tarantula

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4”

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Species Overview

Scientific Name: Aphonopelma eutylenum
Common Name: California Ebony/ Goldhead Tarantula
World Type: New World
Lifestyle: Terrestrial / Fossorial
Temperament: Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
Adult Size: 4–6 inches
Growth Rate: Slow
Origin: USA / Mexico
Keeper Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Habitat: Desert scrubland / Grassland
Display Appeal: Medium

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care

Native range: USA / Mexico

Adult size: 4–6 inches

Keeper level: Beginner to Intermediate

Terrestrial / Fossorial — desert scrubland / grassland

Display appeal: Medium

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 70–82°F and 40–60% humidity. Provide dry sandy substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Aphonopelma eutylenum — commonly known as the California Ebony/ Goldhead Tarantula — is a New World terrestrial / fossorial species with a natural range spanning USA / Mexico. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 4–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 70–82°F with 40–60% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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