Aphonopelma chalchodes - Female - Arizona Blond Tarantula

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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Aphonopelma chalchodes
Common Name
Arizona Blonde Tarantula
World Type
New World
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
Temperament
Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
Adult Size
4–5 inches
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Origin
Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada (Sonoran Desert)
Keeper Level
Beginner
Habitat
Arid desert scrubland, bajadas, creosote flats
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 chalchodes — commonly known as the Arizona Blond 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.

$179.99