Unsexed Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri) (Copy) Arachnids or the Mexican Redleg Tarantula

or the Mexican Redleg Tarantula

and a light tan carapace with a prominent black triangle

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

Key Characteristics

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

Unsexed Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri) (Copy) Arachnids or the Mexican Redleg TarantulaSteindachner'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