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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Texas Tan Tarantula
Aphonopelma anax
Also known asaphonopelmatexas tan
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- Southern United States
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size (diagonal leg span)
- 15 cm
- Temperament
- Docile
- Experience level
- Beginner
- Visibility
- Low to moderate
- Burrowing
- Heavy burrower
- Growth rate
- Slow to medium
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild to moderate
- Tarantula region
- New World
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
Fill the enclosure 1/2 to 2/3 full with a quality organic substrate to provide plenty of depth for burrowing while minimizing fall risks. Keep the top layer of substrate dry while offering occasional moisture lower down, and always provide a shallow water dish. Highly valued for its hardiness, longevity, and gentle disposition.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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