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Arizona Blond Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes)

The Arizona blond tarantula has a limited range, mostly found in Arizona’s desert regions and certain parts of Mexico. Because of their comparatively long life span than most other tarantula species and docile temperament, these spiders have gained popularity as pets among beginner spider enthusiasts.

Arizona Blond Tarantula

Scientific Classification

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

Size: Females are 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) long, while males measure up to 1.73 inches (4.4 cm).

Color: Females have a tan coloration throughout the body, while males have a red abdomen, black legs, and copper shaded cephalothorax. Sexual dimorphism is observed when it comes to coloration. Females appear tan, while the males have a reddish abdomen, black legs, and copper-shaded cephalothorax.

Other Characteristic Features: The pale, dense hair on its carapace contrasts to the dark ones on the legs and abdomen.

Arizona Blond Tarantula Size

Eggs

The number of eggs a female spider lays in her life could be up to 200.

Spiderlings

After the hatching, the young spiders stay inside the burrows and then disperse on their own after a particular time.

Arizona Blond Tarantula Spiderling

The Web

They don’t make webs as such, but the entrance of their burrows is covered with multiple silk threads acting as entrapment for potential prey.

Are Arizona Blond Tarantula Poisonous

They are not detrimental to humans, but their bite could result in irritation, allergy, and a stinging sensation in people.

Female Arizona Blond Tarantula

Quick Facts

Other Names Mexican blond tarantula, desert tarantula, western desert tarantula
Distribution Arizona, Mexico
Habitat Desert
Diet Crickets and insects
Lifespan Females: 30 years maximum
Males: 5-10 years
IUCN Conservation Status Not Listed
Mexican Blond Tarantula

Did You Know

  • Its common name blood tarantula has come from the copper-colored hair on its carapace.

Desert Tarantula

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The Arizona blond tarantula has a limited range, mostly found in Arizona’s desert regions and certain parts of Mexico. Because of their comparatively long life span than most other tarantula species and docile temperament, these spiders have gained popularity as pets among beginner spider enthusiasts.

Arizona Blond Tarantula

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

Size: Females are 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) long, while males measure up to 1.73 inches (4.4 cm).

Color: Females have a tan coloration throughout the body, while males have a red abdomen, black legs, and copper shaded cephalothorax. Sexual dimorphism is observed when it comes to coloration. Females appear tan, while the males have a reddish abdomen, black legs, and copper-shaded cephalothorax.

Other Characteristic Features: The pale, dense hair on its carapace contrasts to the dark ones on the legs and abdomen.

Arizona Blond Tarantula Size

Eggs

The number of eggs a female spider lays in her life could be up to 200.

Spiderlings

After the hatching, the young spiders stay inside the burrows and then disperse on their own after a particular time.

Arizona Blond Tarantula Spiderling

The Web

They don’t make webs as such, but the entrance of their burrows is covered with multiple silk threads acting as entrapment for potential prey.

Are Arizona Blond Tarantula Poisonous

They are not detrimental to humans, but their bite could result in irritation, allergy, and a stinging sensation in people.

Female Arizona Blond Tarantula

Quick Facts

Other Names Mexican blond tarantula, desert tarantula, western desert tarantula
Distribution Arizona, Mexico
Habitat Desert
Diet Crickets and insects
Lifespan Females: 30 years maximum
Males: 5-10 years
IUCN Conservation Status Not Listed
Mexican Blond Tarantula

Did You Know

  • Its common name blood tarantula has come from the copper-colored hair on its carapace.

Desert Tarantula

Image Credits: Pinchersandpokies.com, Ipfactly.com, Cdn.shopify.com, Thingsbiological.files.wordpress.com, 4.bp.blogspot.com

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