{"product_id":"aphonopelma-chalcodes-arizona-blonde-tarantula","title":"Aphonopelma chalcodes – Arizona Blonde Tarantula FEMALES","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;padding:14px;background:#f4f6fb;color:#1f2937;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:2px;border-radius:11px;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#5b7c99,#d8963a,#2ea8a1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 18px;background:#ffffff;border-radius:9px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#475569;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;\"\u003eURBAN TARANTULAS\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1f2937;font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003eArizona Blonde Tarantula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#5b7c99;font-size:19px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAphonopelma chalcodes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:20px 4px;\"\u003eWarm sandy colors and a typically relaxed adult disposition make the Arizona Blonde a longtime favorite. \u003cem\u003eAphonopelma chalcodes\u003c\/em\u003e grows at its own unhurried pace, making it especially rewarding for keepers who enjoy a long-term companion and a simple routine. Adult females usually retain the familiar blonde appearance, while mature males develop darker legs and a more slender build—a striking change from the youngsters they once were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable aria-label=\"Arizona Blonde care and species guide\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n      \u003ccolgroup\u003e\n        \u003ccol style=\"width:34%;\"\u003e\n        \u003ccol style=\"width:66%;\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:15px 14px;text-align:left;background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003eA little help getting started\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA free starter container for small slings is available if requested at checkout; it is not included automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"color:#45627a;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003eUrban Tarantulas on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e for care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos to see how we keep and feed our tarantulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:15px 14px;text-align:left;background:#f8fafc;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e🌵 Desert species, comfortable conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAn Arizona Blonde does not need a hot enclosure. In nature, its burrow provides shelter from conditions above ground. Comfortable room temperatures, digging space, ventilation, and fresh water are the foundation of captive care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eKeep larger specimens mostly dry at the surface, with a lightly moistened corner as needed. Small slings benefit from access to slightly moist lower substrate. Avoid soaking the whole enclosure or allowing tiny containers to dry completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:15px 14px;text-align:left;background:#f8fafc;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e🏠 Give it room to dig\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBabies \/ slings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ventilated 1–4 oz deli cup can suit small slings. Match the container to the spider, keep ventilation holes escape-proof, and provide gently packed substrate that holds a burrow. Maintain a small moisture gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a low enclosure with digging depth, a cork-bark starter hide, and a small water dish. Let the spider enlarge its retreat without repeatedly disturbing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide roughly three leg spans of length and two of width as a starting point, with substantial substrate depth. Keep clearance above the substrate low to reduce fall risk. Include a stable hide, shallow water dish, and secure lid. House individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:15px 14px;text-align:left;background:#f8fafc;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding at its own pace\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOffer appropriately sized captive-bred crickets or roaches, including Dubia, Red Runners, and Lobster roaches. Small slings can take tiny feeders or freshly pre-killed prey when live insects are too large to tackle safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eStart with small meals about weekly for slings and every 2–3 weeks for adults. Adjust to abdomen condition and appetite. Remove uneaten food within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFasting can be normal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arizona Blondes may refuse meals for extended periods. Maintain water access, monitor body condition, and avoid repeated feeding attempts. Remove live prey during premolt and wait for hardened fangs before feeding after a molt. A shrinking or wrinkled abdomen warrants closer attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:15px 14px;text-align:left;background:#f8fafc;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003eYour Arizona Blonde at a glance\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🕷️ Scientific name\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAphonopelma chalcodes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChamberlin, 1940\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📛 Common names\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eArizona Blonde; Desert Blonde; Western Desert Tarantula.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eApproximately 68–76°F (20–24°C). Stable room temperatures work well; avoid direct sunlight and heat lamps.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eLow to moderate ambient humidity. Mostly dry surface substrate, drinking water, and access to a lightly moist area are more useful than a fixed percentage. Monitor sling moisture closely.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📍 Locale\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eArizona, USA, and adjacent northern Mexico; associated with Sonoran Desert habitats.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏷️ Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eNew World terrestrial \/ burrowing species. Generally light visible webbing, with silk used around its retreat and during molting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📏 Adult size — DLS\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemale:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4–6 inches (10–15 cm), a broad captive estimate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale:\u003c\/strong\u003e more slender at maturity; dependable separate male DLS estimates are limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;\"\u003eDLS means diagonal leg span, not body length. Individual sizes vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🪶 Urticating hairs\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eYes—if disturbed, they can flick urticating hairs as a natural defense. Individual responses vary.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e⏳ Growth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eVery slow. Long intervals between molts are part of the appeal for keepers who enjoy watching a spider develop over many years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🧭 Lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemale:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 20–25+ years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6–8 years, sometimes longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;\"\u003eCaptive keeper estimates of total lifespan. These are not years remaining after maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:13px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#475569;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🎯 Recommended level\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eBeginner-friendly with the right setup. Especially suited to \u003cem\u003eAphonopelma\u003c\/em\u003e lovers and keepers who appreciate earthy colors, typically calm adults, and an unhurried growth rate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:15px 14px;text-align:left;background:#f8fafc;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003eStay connected\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e🎁 Follow me on social media and receive an additional freebie*\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e*Email me after you follow to let me know you’re a follower so I can include it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n              \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/urbantarantulas\" style=\"flex:1 1 150px;box-sizing:border-box;min-height:44px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:#80535e;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\n              \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"flex:1 1 150px;box-sizing:border-box;min-height:44px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:#45627a;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n              \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmstreet.app\/u\/urbantarantulas?pr=muCIwoPJ\" style=\"flex:1 1 150px;box-sizing:border-box;min-height:44px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:#28736d;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\"\u003ePalmstreet\u003c\/a\u003e\n              \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UrbanTarantulas\/reviews\" style=\"flex:1 1 150px;box-sizing:border-box;min-height:44px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:#525783;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\n              \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@urbantarantulas\" style=\"flex:1 1 150px;box-sizing:border-box;min-height:44px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:#475569;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:15px 14px;text-align:left;background:#f8fafc;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;color:#334155;font-size:18px;\"\u003eSafety disclaimer\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;color:#475569;font-size:15px;\"\u003eTarantulas can bite, and this species has hairs that can irritate skin and eyes. Enjoy observing it and use a catch cup for transfers. Keep your face away during maintenance and protect the spider from falls. Seek medical advice after a bite or significant hair exposure, especially to the eyes. Handling is at your own risk. Always prioritize your safety and the tarantula’s well-being.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"Female - 4.5in + beautiful super docile","offer_id":48105733390499,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male - 4in -","offer_id":48105733423267,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/aphonopelma-chalcodes-arizona-blonde-tarantula-for-sale-live-arrival-guarantee.webp?v=1788931467","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/aphonopelma-chalcodes-arizona-blonde-tarantula","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}