Aphonopelma caniceps is a medium sized Texas tarantula suitable for medium experienced breeders. It has a brown color with light blue shades, especially after moulting.

SIZE: S-2 / 2.5cm about legspan; M-4/5 cm LS; L-5/6 cm LS; it reaches dimensions of about 6 cm of body when adult

ORIGIN: Texas, Mexico

AMBIENT VALUES: temperature 27 ° -28 ° C daytime, 22-23 ° C night; humidity 70-85% and optimal ventilation.

FEEDING: small-sized insects, meal insects (crickets, cockroaches, worms, locusts) of an adequate size based on the size of the animal are fine. The sling should be fed at least 1-2 times a week; as adults, even every 10 days.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: medium-sized terrarium or faunabox, 30x30x30H cm for 1 specimen; Substrate of about 10/15 cm with a specific mix for arachnids, fake plants or similar decorations and a bowl for water that allows you to rehydrate and drink. Given the nature of this tarantula, it absorbs, like all tarantulas, liquids also from the substrate. It is necessary to recreate a slightly humid area and another a little drier to offer more areas for the animal.

HABITS: fossoria, loves digging deep tunnels in the substratum up to 30 cm deep

AGGRESSIVITY: 5 - particularly aggressive if disturbed, assuming the classic defensive pose as well as using stinging hairs

RAPID GROWTH: average, with an average life expectancy for males of about 2-4 years and, for females, 12-15 years

STATUS CITES: no

CLINICAL / TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: WCH ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY; AUSTRALIA