Aphonopelma chalcodes “new River” 2” - 3”

size 2” -  3” WC unsexed  

U.S.A.’s most popular pet spider. Aphonopelma chalcodes are know for their mild temper and long life span. I’d still use caution in handling them,as I’ve seen some get rather upset when disturbed at the wrong time. Described by Ralph Vary Chamberlin in 1940, these spiders are known to have a widespread range across Arizona and into Mexico. The “new river” locality is know for its rose gold color, mostly seen after a molt. The “new river” locality is still the same species as the typical Aphonopelma chalcodes mostly known from the Tucson area of AZ. However being 2.5 hours away, these to types should be kept separate.