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Texas Brown Tarantula

Aphonopelma sp.

Photo by Harmony D.
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown hairy spider with reddish hairs on abdomen. Tibial hooks on the forelegs and narrow abdomen indicate a male.

Habitat:

This spider was found on a stony driveway/road surrounded by grassland with scattered small trees near a pond or lake. Map location approximate only.

Notes:

Very placid, it did not show aggression when approached, watched, and photographed at about arm's length. A second tarantula was spotted close by on another driveway/road shortly afterwards.

Reference Links:

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Species ID Suggestions

Texas Brown Tarantula/Oklahoma Brown Tarantula

Aphonopelma hentzi

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Heather R
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Comments (4)
BlueAppaloosa
Looks a lot like my A. hentzi, although a lot of the US tarantulas can be described as "brown". Probably a male if it was out and about.
Heather R
I wonder if that's an injury on the right front leg?
Heather R
From what I've seen and read, these tarantulas are considered docile and are favorites in the pet trade.

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PublishedJune 7, 2016

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