{"id":38570,"date":"2022-04-12T09:16:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/"},"modified":"2022-04-12T09:16:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:16:14","slug":"where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are tarantulas found in Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Where_are_tarantulas_found_in_Arizona\" title=\"Where are tarantulas found in Arizona?\">Where are tarantulas found in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#How_big_do_Aphonopelma_Chalcodes_get\" title=\"How big do Aphonopelma Chalcodes get?\">How big do Aphonopelma Chalcodes get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#What_types_of_tarantulas_live_in_Arizona\" title=\"What types of tarantulas live in Arizona?\">What types of tarantulas live in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#How_big_do_tarantulas_get_in_Arizona\" title=\"How big do tarantulas get in Arizona?\">How big do tarantulas get in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Are_there_tarantulas_in_the_Arizona_desert\" title=\"Are there tarantulas in the Arizona desert?\">Are there tarantulas in the Arizona desert?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Are_there_tarantulas_in_Scottsdale_AZ\" title=\"Are there tarantulas in Scottsdale AZ?\">Are there tarantulas in Scottsdale AZ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Are_there_tarantulas_in_Tucson_Arizona\" title=\"Are there tarantulas in Tucson Arizona?\">Are there tarantulas in Tucson Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Are_there_poisonous_tarantulas_in_Arizona\" title=\"Are there poisonous tarantulas in Arizona?\">Are there poisonous tarantulas in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_Aphonopelma_Chalcodes_to_grow\" title=\"How long does it take for Aphonopelma Chalcodes to grow?\">How long does it take for Aphonopelma Chalcodes to grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#How_big_is_a_Aphonopelma\" title=\"How big is a Aphonopelma?\">How big is a Aphonopelma?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#How_big_do_Arizona_blondes_get\" title=\"How big do Arizona blondes get?\">How big do Arizona blondes get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#How_fast_do_Arizona_blondes_grow\" title=\"How fast do Arizona blondes grow?\">How fast do Arizona blondes grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Are_tarantulas_in_AZ_poisonous\" title=\"Are tarantulas in AZ poisonous?\">Are tarantulas in AZ poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Is_it_common_to_see_tarantulas_in_Arizona\" title=\"Is it common to see tarantulas in Arizona?\">Is it common to see tarantulas in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#How_big_are_tarantulas_in_Arizona\" title=\"How big are tarantulas in Arizona?\">How big are tarantulas in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#What_is_the_largest_tarantula_in_Arizona\" title=\"What is the largest tarantula in Arizona?\">What is the largest tarantula in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#What_type_of_tarantulas_live_in_Arizona\" title=\"What type of tarantulas live in Arizona?\">What type of tarantulas live in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Are_tarantulas_common_in_Arizona\" title=\"Are tarantulas common in Arizona?\">Are tarantulas common in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Can_you_find_tarantulas_in_the_desert\" title=\"Can you find tarantulas in the desert?\">Can you find tarantulas in the desert?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#What_species_of_tarantula_live_in_Arizona\" title=\"What species of tarantula live in Arizona?\">What species of tarantula live in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Are_there_tarantulas_in_Phoenix_Arizona\" title=\"Are there tarantulas in Phoenix Arizona?\">Are there tarantulas in Phoenix Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#What_part_of_Arizona_have_tarantulas\" title=\"What part of Arizona have tarantulas?\">What part of Arizona have tarantulas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Does_Arizona_have_tarantula\" title=\"Does Arizona have tarantula?\">Does Arizona have tarantula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_find_tarantulas_in_Arizona\" title=\"Where is the best place to find tarantulas in Arizona?\">Where is the best place to find tarantulas in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-tarantulas-found-in-arizona\/#What_is_the_most_dangerous_spider_in_Arizona\" title=\"What is the most dangerous spider in Arizona?\">What is the most dangerous spider in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_tarantulas_found_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Where are tarantulas found in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>desert areas<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Aphonopelma_Chalcodes_get\"><\/span>How big do Aphonopelma Chalcodes get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 to 4 inch<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_tarantulas_live_in_Arizona\"><\/span>What types of tarantulas live in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_tarantulas_get_in_Arizona\"><\/span>How big do tarantulas get in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 to 4 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_tarantulas_in_the_Arizona_desert\"><\/span>Are there tarantulas in the Arizona desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Desert Tarantula, Aphonpelma chalcodes, is the most common tarantula seen in the Tucson area and is one of 30 species found in Arizona. They are most active during the monsoon and into early fall.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_tarantulas_in_Scottsdale_AZ\"><\/span>Are there tarantulas in Scottsdale AZ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: Tarantulas. Yep, the fall is when theyre more out and about. A friend of mine lives north of the 101 near Desert Ridge, and every fall a number of them wander through her property. So <b>yes, theyre most definitely in Phoenix!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_tarantulas_in_Tucson_Arizona\"><\/span>Are there tarantulas in Tucson Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) &#8211; Spider experts say this is the time of the year when the public will start seeing more tarantulas. They tend to be very active around this time due to mating season. They may be seen crossing streets as well as front and back yards.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_poisonous_tarantulas_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Are there poisonous tarantulas in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Arizona Desert Tarantula can appear very frightening but only has very mild venomous barbed hairs on their abdomens. They cast those hairs only when threatened as a defensive mechanism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_Aphonopelma_Chalcodes_to_grow\"><\/span>How long does it take for Aphonopelma Chalcodes to grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lives up to 24 years in females, 12 years in males. Reach maturity in <b>10-12 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_Aphonopelma\"><\/span>How big is a Aphonopelma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>States, species of the genus Aphonopelma can attain a <b>body length up to 5 cm (almost 2 inches) and a leg span up to 12.5 cm (almost 5 inches). The spiders, dark in colour and sluggish in movement, have a hairy body and hairy legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Arizona_blondes_get\"><\/span>How big do Arizona blondes get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6 inches long<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_do_Arizona_blondes_grow\"><\/span>How fast do Arizona blondes grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a slow growing species that takes years to reach maturity. These tarantulas can grow <b>up to about 6 inches with males living between 6-8 years while females can live over 25 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_in_AZ_poisonous\"><\/span>Are tarantulas in AZ poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>desert areas<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_common_to_see_tarantulas_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Is it common to see tarantulas in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, tarantulas possess fangs and are venomous, but they do not bite unless seriously provoked. There are no records of serious harm to humans resulting from tarantula bites. In the Southwest, tarantulas spend most of their lives on or in the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_are_tarantulas_in_Arizona\"><\/span>How big are tarantulas in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2-4 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_tarantula_in_Arizona\"><\/span>What is the largest tarantula in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Grand Canyon black tarantula is one of the largest spiders in Arizona. It gets its name from its dark color and habitat, as these spiders mostly live in and around the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon black tarantulas can grow to nearly 4 inches long from leg tip to leg tip.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_tarantulas_live_in_Arizona\"><\/span>What type of tarantulas live in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_common_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Are tarantulas common in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Tarantulas Look Like. If you find a large and hairy spider in your Phoenix home, youre probably looking at a tarantula. There are over 800 species of tarantulas, but <b>only 30 reside in Arizona<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_find_tarantulas_in_the_desert\"><\/span>Can you find tarantulas in the desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tarantulas live in dry, well-drained soils in open areas throughout the desert and grassland areas. All North American tarantulas are ground-dwellers although some other species live in trees, cliffs, caves, or in crops like bananas and pineapples.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_species_of_tarantula_live_in_Arizona\"><\/span>What species of tarantula live in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_tarantulas_in_Phoenix_Arizona\"><\/span>Are there tarantulas in Phoenix Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>desert areas<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_part_of_Arizona_have_tarantulas\"><\/span>What part of Arizona have tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas in <b>Phoenix AZ<\/b> Phoenix Valley residents find Tarantulas around their home in late summer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Arizona_have_tarantula\"><\/span>Does Arizona have tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas are the largest of all spiders and <b>30 species are known to live in Arizona. Adults range in size from 2-4 inches (510 cm).  In the Southwest, tarantulas spend most of their lives on or in the ground. They dig burrows when they are spiderlings and live in them for many years, enlarging them as necessary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_find_tarantulas_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Where is the best place to find tarantulas in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sonoran Desert<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_dangerous_spider_in_Arizona\"><\/span>What is the most dangerous spider in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black widow<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Where are tarantulas found in Arizona?How big do Aphonopelma Chalcodes get?What types of tarantulas live in Arizona?How big do tarantulas get in Arizona?Are there tarantulas in the Arizona desert?Are there tarantulas in Scottsdale AZ?Are there tarantulas in Tucson Arizona?Are there poisonous tarantulas in Arizona?How long does it take for Aphonopelma Chalcodes to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38570"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38570"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38570\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}