How much do Arizona blonde tarantulas cost?

Depending on how many you buy, one Arizona blonde tarantula will cost you around $50. Some stores will lower the price by 10% to 25% if you buy more, with essentially no cap on how many you can buy.

Where can I find a tarantula in Arizona?

The tarantula primarily lives in the desert areas but can exist in almost all areas of Arizona. They build deep burrows in conducive soil and line the opening with silk webbing to help prevent “cave-ins”. The webbing often catches its prey, permitting it to skip a night of hunting.

What kind of tarantulas does Petco sell?

Amongst the different species offered in stores are four of the most popular varieties including the Costa Rican Stripe-Knee, Mexican Curly Hair, Guyana Pink Toe and Rose Hair tarantula.

Are desert blonde tarantulas aggressive?

Desert blond tarantulas are typically restful and easygoing animals.

Is it expensive to keep a tarantula?

On a monthly basis, your main cost for a tarantula will be its diet. This can range from around $5 to $10, and you can even decrease that cost if you raise crickets yourself rather than purchasing them from a pet store. For periodic substrate changes, expect to spend between $10 and $20.

Do Arizona tarantulas bite?

Although there are some 30 species of tarantula found in Arizona, the one that residents are most likely to encounter is the Aphonopelma chalcoides, better known as the Desert Tarantula. Contrary to their reputation, these spiders are usually docile and will bite only when extremely provoked.

What time of the year do tarantulas come out in Arizona?

The many tarantulas seen on the roads in Arizona during the summer rains (July, August, September) are usually males searching for mates. The male tarantula does not survive long after his summer mating. Sometimes the female makes a meal of the male, or another predator kills him.

What’s the lifespan of a tarantula?

Goliath birdeater: 15 – 25 yearsTarantulas / Lifespan