{"id":38589,"date":"2022-04-12T09:16:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/"},"modified":"2022-04-12T09:16:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:16:14","slug":"how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How big do Aphonopelma Chalcodes get?"},"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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#Are_Arizona_tarantulas_poisonous\" title=\"Are Arizona tarantulas poisonous?\">Are Arizona tarantulas poisonous?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_big_do_Arizona_blonde_tarantulas_get\" title=\"How big do Arizona blonde tarantulas get?\">How big do Arizona blonde tarantulas get?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#What_kind_of_tarantulas_are_in_Arizona\" title=\"What kind of tarantulas are in Arizona?\">What kind of tarantulas are 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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#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><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#Are_tarantulas_poisonous_to_humans\" title=\"Are tarantulas poisonous to humans?\">Are tarantulas poisonous to humans?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#Do_tarantulas_get_in_your_house_in_Arizona\" title=\"Do tarantulas get in your house in Arizona?\">Do tarantulas get in your house in Arizona?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_poisonous_are_tarantulas\" title=\"How poisonous are tarantulas?\">How poisonous are tarantulas?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_fast_do_Arizona_blonde_tarantulas_grow\" title=\"How fast do Arizona blonde tarantulas grow?\">How fast do Arizona blonde tarantulas grow?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_an_Arizona_blonde_tarantula_to_mature\" title=\"How long does it take for an Arizona blonde tarantula to mature?\">How long does it take for an Arizona blonde tarantula to mature?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#Can_you_handle_an_Arizona_blonde_tarantula\" title=\"Can you handle an Arizona blonde tarantula?\">Can you handle an Arizona blonde tarantula?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_long_do_Arizona_blonde_tarantulas_live\" title=\"How long do Arizona blonde tarantulas live?\">How long do Arizona blonde tarantulas live?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#Are_tarantulas_found_in_Arizona\" title=\"Are tarantulas found in Arizona?\">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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#What_is_the_biggest_tarantula_in_Arizona\" title=\"What is the biggest tarantula in Arizona?\">What is the biggest tarantula in Arizona?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_Aphonopelma_Chalcodes_to_mature\" title=\"How long does it take for Aphonopelma Chalcodes to mature?\">How long does it take for Aphonopelma Chalcodes to mature?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_big_do_chalcodes_get\" title=\"How big do chalcodes get?\">How big do chalcodes get?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_often_do_a_chalcodes_molt\" title=\"How often do a chalcodes molt?\">How often do a chalcodes molt?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_tarantula\" title=\"How big is a full grown tarantula?\">How big is a full grown 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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_big_is_a_tarantula_compared_to_a_human\" title=\"How big is a tarantula compared to a human?\">How big is a tarantula compared to a human?<\/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\/how-big-do-aphonopelma-chalcodes-get\/#How_big_can_a_tarantula_be\" title=\"How big can a tarantula be?\">How big can a tarantula be?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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=\"Are_Arizona_tarantulas_poisonous\"><\/span>Are Arizona tarantulas poisonous?<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_do_Arizona_blonde_tarantulas_get\"><\/span>How big do Arizona blonde tarantulas get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 to 6 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_tarantulas_are_in_Arizona\"><\/span>What kind of tarantulas are 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_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=\"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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_poisonous_to_humans\"><\/span>Are tarantulas poisonous to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas give some people the creeps because of their large, hairy bodies and legs. But these spiders are <b>harmless to humans (except for a painful bite), and their mild venom is weaker than a typical bees. Among arachnid enthusiasts, these spiders have become popular pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_get_in_your_house_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Do tarantulas get in your house in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That said, <b>tarantulas do occasionally enter homes. They may do so in search of a mate or food. To get inside, a tarantula might walk in through an open door, torn window screen, or crack in siding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_poisonous_are_tarantulas\"><\/span>How poisonous are tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a person gets bitten by a tarantula, the bite will probably feel a lot like a bee sting, with pain in the area of the bite. It will look like a bee sting, too, with redness and some swelling. Because <b>the tarantulas venom (poison) is weak, its unusual to have more severe reactions involving other parts of the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_do_Arizona_blonde_tarantulas_grow\"><\/span>How fast do Arizona blonde tarantulas grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a slow growing species that takes <b>years to reach maturity. These tarantulas can grow 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=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_an_Arizona_blonde_tarantula_to_mature\"><\/span>How long does it take for an Arizona blonde tarantula to mature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-12 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_handle_an_Arizona_blonde_tarantula\"><\/span>Can you handle an Arizona blonde tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does the desert blond tarantula like to be held? These spiders have a generally docile demeanor, and <b>some are comfortable with gentle handling. However, they will never be cuddly or tame pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Arizona_blonde_tarantulas_live\"><\/span>How long do Arizona blonde tarantulas live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This species is found in dry desert and scrubland areas. Life span : this is a very longed lived species. It is not uncommon for a <b>female to live up to 30 years , males live 5 -10 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><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=\"Are_tarantulas_found_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Are tarantulas found in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are over 800 species of tarantulas, but <b>only 30 reside in Arizona. Whichever species you find around your home, you can discern it from other spiders by its large size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_tarantula_in_Arizona\"><\/span>What is the biggest tarantula in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas grow to a large size- Grand Canyon black tarantulas grow up to 4 inches (10cm) from leg tip to leg tip. The <b>goliath bird-eating spider (Theraphosa blondi) is the worlds largest species of tarantula. Found in South America, it can reach up to 11 inches (28cm) from leg tip to leg tip.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_Aphonopelma_Chalcodes_to_mature\"><\/span>How long does it take for Aphonopelma Chalcodes to mature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-12 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_chalcodes_get\"><\/span>How big do 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=\"How_often_do_a_chalcodes_molt\"><\/span>How often do a chalcodes molt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>chalcodes has been determined to occur through ten primary stages, with a total of <b>twenty-five molts occurring over a two-year period. Each stage of molting corresponds to shedding of a different portion of their exoskeleton ranging from the dorsum to the abdomen and ultimately the legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_tarantula\"><\/span>How big is a full grown tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 to 4 inch<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_tarantula_compared_to_a_human\"><\/span>How big is a tarantula compared to a human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas size and coloring can vary wildly depending on location and species. From front right leg to rear left leg, tarantulas range from <b>4.5 to 11 inches (11.4 to 28 centimeters) in length. They weigh from 1 to 3 ounces (28.3 to 85 grams) and have strong jaws and fangs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_a_tarantula_be\"><\/span>How big can a tarantula be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The giant tarantula is <b>as big as a human face. Its legs, which have unique daffodil-yellow markings, span a massive 20cm (eight inches). The arachnid also has a distinctive pink band around its body.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big do Aphonopelma Chalcodes get?Are Arizona tarantulas poisonous?How big do Arizona blonde tarantulas get?What kind of tarantulas are in Arizona?How long does it take for Aphonopelma Chalcodes to grow?How big is a Aphonopelma?How big do Arizona blondes get?How fast do Arizona blondes grow?What is the most dangerous spider in Arizona?Are tarantulas&#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-38589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38589"}],"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=38589"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38589\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}