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Similar Aphonopelma, Tarantula, Acanthoscurria antillensis, Acanthoscurria musculosa, Acanthoscurria juruenicola | ||
Aphonopelma anax molting in time lapse
Aphonopelma anax, commonly known as the Texas tan tarantula, is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae. The spider is very desirable as a pet, due to its docile nature. Like most Aphonopelma species, it has a very slow growth rate. The species is one of the largest tarantulas found in the United States, as it commonly reaches a leg span of 5 inches at full maturity, and sometimes reaches 6 inches. It is similar in coloration to Aphonopelma hentzi, but considerably darker.
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My aphonopelma anax
Distribution and habitat
The Texas tan tarantula is found in Southeastern Texas, and has been documented in Cameron County and Kleberg County. They are also found in Northern Mexico.
References
Aphonopelma anax Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA