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Continue ShoppingAphonopelma moderatum - Female - Rio Grande Gold Tarantula
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FEMALE
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 4–5 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 moderatum
- Common Name
- Rio Grande Gold Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Very Slow
- Origin
- South Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
- Habitat
- Semi-arid scrubland, grasslands, mesquite habitat
- 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 moderatum — commonly known as the Rio Grande Gold 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.
Listing details
Aphonopelma moderatum - Female - Rio Grande Gold Tarantula
Aphonopelma moderatum is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (Texas). Commonly called the Rio Grande gold tarantula as they are found in the Rio Grand Valley of Texas.
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.