Unsexed Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri) (Copy) Arachnids It is highly prized in

It is highly prized in the pet trade as an ideal beginner species due to its hardy nature

popular in the pet trade due to its docile nature and non-lethal venom

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

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

and a light tan carapace with a prominent black triangle

Unsexed Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri) (Copy) Arachnids It is highly prized inSteindachner'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