Aphonopelma Chalcodes or the Western Desert Tarantula, Arizona Blond Tarantula (male) or Mexican Blond Tarantula (about 5” across)

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Tarantulas are nocturnal predators that never venture far from their burrows unless it is mating season. In winter they plug their burrows with soil, rocks, and silk and survive in a relatively inactive state. During this time the animals live off stored fat reserves.

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