Aphonopelma chalcodes - Wikipedia
Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as the western desert tarantula, desert blonde tarantula, Arizona blonde tarantula or Mexican blonde tarantula, is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae. It has a limited distribution in the deserts of Arizona and adjacent parts of Mexico but can be very common within this range.
Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius) - Spider Identifications
2024年2月17日 · Imagine a spider that loves the desert! That’s the desert tarantula for you. It calls the sandy areas of the United States its home and likes to stay below the surface. We’ve gathered some interesting facts about this desert-loving spider for you to explore!
Sonoran Desert Fact Sheet - Desert Blonde Tarantula
2024年3月8日 · What has eight legs and lives in a burrow in the Sonoran Desert? The desert blonde tarantula! This hairy spider can grow to have a leg span of about 5 inches with mature females typically being noticeably larger than males.
Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) - Insect Identification
2022年4月4日 · Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) Detailing the physical features, habits, territorial reach and other identifying qualities of the Desert Tarantula
Arizona blond tarantula - Aphonopelma chalcodes - Arizona-Sonora Desert ...
This 3 to 4 inch (70 to 100 mm) large bodied, burrowing spider is commonly seen during the summer rainy season in southwestern deserts. The female is usually a uniform tan color. The male has black legs, a copper-colored cephalothorax and a reddish abdomen.
Desert Blonde/Arizona Blond Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes)
In this video I cover care, husbandry, and feeding Aphonopelma chalcodes, also known as the Arizona Blonde Tarantula or the Desert Blonde Tarantula. This includes handling, temperature, humidity, set up, enclosure, substrate, lifespan, and size …
Aphonopelma chalcodes - Arizona blonde tarantula - USA Spiders
2021年9月10日 · Aphonopelma chalcodes is a large tarantula that is commonly known as the western desert tarantula, Arizona blond tarantula, or Mexican blond tarantula. They are found in the Southwestern states as well as in Mexico. Despite their size, they are …
Arizona Blond Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes): Ultimate Guide
The Arizona Blond Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes), also referred to as the western desert tarantula or Mexican blonde tarantula, is a captivating spider indigenous to the arid regions of the American Southwest and northern Mexico.
Aphonopelma chalcodes - ADW
Desert tarantulas are reclusive, nocturnal spiders. They usually hide in their burrows, under rocks, or in abandoned holes during the daylight hours (Milne and Milne, 1980). They hide because they are more vulnerable to predators such as birds and snakes during the day; additionally, their prey are also mainly nocturnal.
Desert Tarantulas: Photos of the Amazing Arachnids of the Sonoran ...
2017年9月29日 · There are nine species of Tarantula Hawk wasps found in the North American deserts. The females are aggressive hunters of spiders, walking along the desert floor until they come across a...