First described in 1852, the Aphonopelma hentzi (Texas Brown) likes to call scrublands its home. This New World terrestrial species is a multitude of brown shades put together to make one beautiful spider. The Aphonopelma hentzi is known for being docile and a good beginner tarantula.
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Species: hentzi
Genus: Aphonopelma
Subfamily: Theraphosinae
Identified: Girard, 1852
Common Name: Texas Brown
Origin: Texas, USA (New World)
Lifestyle: Terrestrial, Opportunistic Burrower
Max Size: 5"