pelma , sole (of the foot)] A genus of tarantulas. She doesn't move around a lot, but she freaks out whenever she feels the smallest vibration. Females are usually a solid tan color while males normally have black legs, a copper-colored carapace and a reddish abdomen. User account menu. A. chalcodes are famous for their “blonde” hairs and chill demeanor. When the sun sets, it emerges and begins to search for food. Part of caring for a tarantula is caring for its prey, as it requires it live, and crickets are easy enough to keep alive. Aphonopelma chalcodes spends much of the day hiding in its burrow. 9. Size, feeding, and temperament. 9. So my very first T has been neglecting all food I have been trying to give her for about 5 months or so, and at first, I was just like "meh maybe she's fasting". Anyone know what she is doing? Posted by 2 hours ago. Even in premolt for I'd say almost 3 months now. Log in sign up. I mean … Close. This species is a very dramatic eater and quickly pounces on its prey, sometimes even rolling itself over in heat of the catch so it is exciting to watch it take down prey. Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as the western desert tarantula, Arizona blond tarantula or Mexican blond tarantula is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae.It has a limited distribution in the deserts of Arizona and adjacent parts of Mexico but can be very common within this range. Size, feeding, and temperament. I have a mature female Aphonopelma chalcodes that fasted over 18 months. Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as the western desert tarantula, Arizona blond tarantula or Mexican blond tarantula is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae.It has a limited distribution in the deserts of Arizona and adjacent parts of Mexico but can be very common within this range. The A. chalcodes is a medium-sized tarantula reaching a max size of about 6″. Pictures. User account menu. Characteristics of the Arizona Blonde Tarantula Physical description. She looks to be cleaning herself. A tarantula requires a feeding once, sometimes twice a week. A small sling might eat half of a cricket where and adult might eat several large 1” crickets. Picked up my first T (Aphonopelma Chalcodes) On Monday just ate today. The A. chalcodes is a medium-sized tarantula reaching a max size of about 6″.
Close. Thread starter Laurenmn13; Start date Sep 28, 2014; Sep 28, 2014 #1 L. Laurenmn13 Arachnopeon. Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as the western desert tarantula, Arizona blond tarantula or Mexican blond tarantula is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae.