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Aphonopelma hentzi
Shades of brown all over, this was the largest wild tarantula I've ever seen and also surprisingly the nicest one too.
Found under a log pile while flipping it looking for snakes. She was returned to her little nest after we played with her some.
Spotted on Mar 11, 2014
Submitted on Mar 19, 2014
7 Comments
I just love tarantulas in general :) Have a fireleg and chaco goldenknee myself. Really want a green bottle blue and Brazilian whiteknee next :)
Marry me!! Haha.. I've always loved Texas browns, mine's chillin on me right now :)
She is looking regal! Love it!
Thanks Antonio, Stephen, and Tom! And Tom, tarantulas are awesome! I love finding them and picking them up :)
Nice find Ashley! And I have to say you're braver than me:-)
Whoah, nice spotting!
wow a big one,beautiful speciem Ashley,i would say cute :-) congrats and thanks for sharing