Aphonopelma chalcodes(Arizona Blonde Tarantula) Female

🌵 Arizona Blonde Tarantula For Sale

Aphonopelma chalcodes

The Arizona Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) is one of the most iconic and beginner-friendly tarantulas in the hobby. Native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, this calm, long-lived species is prized for its warm golden tones and steady temperament.

A true desert classic.

✨ Why Choose the Arizona Blonde?

• 🕷️ Size: 3–5 inches leg span

• 🌾 Color (Females): Uniform tan to golden-brown

• 🖤 Color (Males): Dark legs, copper-toned cephalothorax, reddish abdomen

• 🌟 Pale carapace hairs contrast beautifully with darker body tones

Subtle, natural desert coloration makes this species a timeless display animal.

🌎 Native Habitat & Lifestyle

• Found in Arizona, New Mexico, California, and northwestern Mexico

• Terrestrial burrower

• Often seen wandering during summer monsoon rains

• Prefers dry, desert-style environments

In captivity, they thrive in simple, well-ventilated enclosures with dry substrate and a hide.

🧘 Temperament

• Generally docile and calm

• Slow-moving and predictable

• Suitable for beginners (individual temperaments vary)

• May flick urticating hairs if threatened

While typically easygoing, handling should always be done cautiously and respectfully.

🦗 Diet & Feeding

• Crickets

• Beetles

• Grasshoppers

• Occasionally small vertebrate prey in the wild

Reliable feeders that do well on a standard insect diet in captivity.

⏳ Lifespan

• 🧡 Females: 25+ years

• 🖤 Males: 5–10 years

A female Arizona Blonde is a long-term commitment and companion species.

🐝 Venom

• Mild potency

• Comparable to a bee sting

• Not considered medically significant to humans

🌞 A Perfect Starter Species

If you're looking for a hardy, beautiful, and long-lived desert tarantula with a calm demeanor, the Arizona Blonde is one of the best choices available.