The Arizona blonde tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) Confirmed FemalesThe Arizona blonde tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes), also known as the western desert tarantula, is a docile, slow growing New World spider native to the deserts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Northern Mexico. It is highly prized in the pet trade as an ideal beginner species due to its hardy nature, calm demeanor, and easy care requirements. Physical Characteristics & LifespanAppearance: They feature a distinct, pale golden blonde carapace that

"Green Femur" / "Golden Carapace") is a highly sought-after terrestrial bird-eater native to the Dominican Republic

Appearance

though it can flick irritating hairs or bite if provoked

burgundy-brown color and reddish hairs on the legs and abdomen

requiring a tall enclosure with cork bark for climbing and webbing

moist substrate in their enclosure to facilitate burrowing and good ventilation

Size: Females reach about 5-6 inches in leg span

They require high humidity

deep substrate for burrowing

high humidity

with a painful bite

Temperament: Generally timid but defensive when threatened