Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as thewestern desert tarantula,desert blonde tarantula,Arizona blonde tarantulaorMexican blonde tarantula, is a species ofspiderbelonging to the familyTheraphosidae. It has a limited distribution in the deserts ofArizonaand adjacent parts ofMexicobut can be very common within this range. The common name “blonde tarantula” refers to thecarapace, which is densely covered in pale hairs, and contrasts strongly with the all-dark legs and abdomen. Additionally, these spiders have low toxicity, a long life expectancy, and several offspring.
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