Aphonopelma chalcodes

Aphonopelma chalcodes is a large, burrowing tarantula native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, commonly called the Arizona blonde tarantula.

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Aphonopelma: A genus of tarantulas native to North and Central America. This species belongs to Aphonopelma, a diverse genus of New World tarantulas.
Tarantula burrow: A spider-made underground retreat used for shelter and ambush. This species spends much of its life in a silk-lined underground burrow.
Sonoran Desert: A North American desert spanning parts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. This desert is a major part of the species' native range.
Aphonopelma hentzi: A North American tarantula commonly called the Texas brown tarantula. This similarly terrestrial Aphonopelma is darker and occupies a different regional range.
Theraphosidae: The spider family that includes tarantulas. Its family placement connects the Arizona blonde to tarantulas worldwide.
Spider silk: A protein fiber produced by spiders for webs, retreats, and other structures. Silk reinforces the burrow entrance and transmits vibrations from nearby prey.
Chihuahuan Desert: A desert region covering parts of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Its range also reaches arid habitats associated with this desert region.
Grammostola rosea: A South American tarantula commonly known as the Chilean rose tarantula. It is another widely kept, comparatively docile tarantula, but comes from a different continent.
Spider anatomy: The body structures and appendages shared by spiders. Its eight legs, fangs, and sensory hairs are characteristic spider structures.
Spider venom: A mixture of biologically active substances delivered by a spider's bite. Venom helps immobilize prey, though this species is generally not dangerous to people.