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Arizona Blonde Tarantula, Aphonopelma chalcodes
WC: Wild caught Collected from the wild and settled in at Big Z's before it ships. Many species, adults especially, are rarely bred in captivity.
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About this Fella

Arizona Blonde Tarantula for sale from Big Z's (Aphonopelma chalcodes). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.

Arizona Blonde from the Tucson locale, sub-adult to adult, unsexed

Aphonopelma chalcodes, the Arizona Blonde, is the tarantula most people picture when they hear the word. It is a calm, heavy-bodied desert terrestrial in sandy blonde and gold, and it takes its slow, unhurried time getting there. These are Tucson locale animals at 2.5 to 6 inch leg span, sold unsexed. Sizes vary across that range and the photos are representative rather than the exact animal.

Give it a dry-leaning terrestrial enclosure with enough substrate to burrow, a hide, secure ventilation, and a full water dish. Keep disturbance low through premolt and molt, when it wants to be left alone, and keep handling to a minimum even with a calm animal.

Spice Level 2: Beginner. Ships live on FedEx Overnight. Our mature male, New River morph male and New River morph female are listed separately.

Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →

Lane
Spice 2 · Beginner
Source
WC: wild caught.

Arizona Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) Tucson Locale - Unsexed

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Arizona Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) Tucson Locale - Unsexed
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The quick read on this fella

Adult size
4.5-6 in
Leg span
Venom
Mild venom
Kicks urticating hairs
Type
Terrestrial
Ground dweller
Climate
75-88°F · 35-50%
Well ventilated; dry substrate, full dish
Feeding
Prey every 7-10 days
Long fasts of weeks to months are normal
Lifespan
Females 25+ yrs

From our Arizona Blonde Tarantula care guide. Read the full guide

Live animals ship Mon to Wed FedEx Standard Overnight $44.99 or Priority Overnight $49.99, both with the Live Arrival Guarantee; free overnight on orders $499.99 and up. FedEx 2Day $34.99 has no guarantee and needs a signed waiver. Pickup in the Phoenix area or at an expo is free (arrange with Big Z first). Weather holds are free and we message you first.
Enclosure size note Outgrows Burrow Buddy

Burrow Buddy fits the listed juvenile size, but the animal may outgrow it at full adult size. Plan for a larger custom terrestrial enclosure. Ask Big Z if you need help choosing the next enclosure.

Live arrival support Every order is packed for that week’s weather. Not sure if Arizona Blonde Tarantula is your spice level? Message us and we’ll talk it through.
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About this Fella Big Z's notes

Arizona Blonde Tarantula for sale from Big Z's (Aphonopelma chalcodes). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.

Arizona Blonde from the Tucson locale, sub-adult to adult, unsexed

Aphonopelma chalcodes, the Arizona Blonde, is the tarantula most people picture when they hear the word. It is a calm, heavy-bodied desert terrestrial in sandy blonde and gold, and it takes its slow, unhurried time getting there. These are Tucson locale animals at 2.5 to 6 inch leg span, sold unsexed. Sizes vary across that range and the photos are representative rather than the exact animal.

Give it a dry-leaning terrestrial enclosure with enough substrate to burrow, a hide, secure ventilation, and a full water dish. Keep disturbance low through premolt and molt, when it wants to be left alone, and keep handling to a minimum even with a calm animal.

Spice Level 2: Beginner. Ships live on FedEx Overnight. Our mature male, New River morph male and New River morph female are listed separately.

Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →

Lane
Spice 2 · Beginner
Source
WC: wild caught.
What ships with this order Care + shipping
  • A free care guide for this species
  • A heat or cold pack when the forecast calls for it
  • Tracking and an arrival window before it ships
  • Message Big Z about your animal for as long as you keep it
Care guideSpice 2 · Beginner
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Steven

It’s absolutely perfect. Really cute and the packaging was really good. My daughter bought it with her own money because she’s wanted one for years !!

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Megan Gorman

Great buying experience. Beautiful T and sooo sweet. I will definitely buying from here again!

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Kevin F. Hoffmann

Great Customer Service from this Seller. Ortiz is great to work with on communication on the Sale. Great knowledge on product also!
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legion_exotics

Amazing seller—the best I’ve ever come across on MorphMarket! Big Z goes above and beyond to help you find exactly the animals you’re looking for. The variety of species available is incredible, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their customers and their animals. Shipping is fast, professional, and everything arrives safely packaged. I can’t recommend Big Z highly enough. A true legend in the hobby!

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becca697

Seller was responsive and helpful. Shipping was smooth and the tarantula was beautiful, calm, and healthy. Even provides provide care sheets and info on animal!

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