Unsexed Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri) (Copy) Arachnids Habitat: Found in grasslands

Habitat: Found in grasslands

Temperament: They are generally docile but can be very skittish and quick to flee into their tunnels

burrowing Old World tarantula native to the tropical rainforests and river banks of West Africa

pale golden-blonde carapace that contrasts beautifully with their dark brown or black legs and abdomen

males become very dark as they mature

Unsexed Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri) (Copy) Arachnids Habitat: Found in grasslandsSteindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri) is a docile, slow growing New World terrestrial tarantula native to Southern California and Baja. Growing to about 45 inches, they are prized for their velvety black appearance, often kept by hobbyists who want a black tarantula like the Brazilian Black. Key Species FactsLifespan: Females can live up to 25+ years, while males generally live 68 years. Temperament: They are highly docile, though