Aphonopelma hesperum

Aphonopelma hesperum

The Aphonopelma hesperum is a tarantula species native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It is distinguished by its dark brown to black coloration and medium size.

🕷️ Scientific Name	Aphonopelma hesperum
🌍 Origin	United States (Arizona, California)
📏 Size	11 – 13 cm
🎨 Color	Dark brown to black
📑 Genus	Aphonopelma

🍽️ Diet:
Feeds primarily on insects like crickets, grasshoppers, and roaches, with occasional small vertebrates.

🛡️ Behavior:
Generally shy and non-aggressive, this species prefers to avoid confrontation. If threatened, it uses urticating hairs as a defense.

🔍 Particularities:
The Aphonopelma hesperum is an interesting species for those studying tarantulas adapted to desert environments.