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Continue ShoppingAphonopelma johnnycashi- Johnny Cash Tarantula- unsexed
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BEGINNERUNSEXED
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Fossorial
- Adult size
- 5–6 inches
- Temperament
- Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Aphonopelma johnnycashi
- Common Name
- Johnny Cash Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Extremely slow
- Origin
- California, USA (Sierra Nevada foothills)
- Habitat
- Dry grasslands / Oak woodlands
- 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
Species profile
Aphonopelma johnnycashi — commonly known as the Johnny Cash 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.
Care guidance
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.