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Aphonopelma chalcodes
3 inches long
(Photo taken by my aunt and uncle.)
Spotted on Sep 26, 2017
Submitted on Oct 1, 2017
2 Comments
Thank you, gratography!
Based on the size you mentions, the color of the abdomen, the dark legs, I would guess Desert Blonde Tarantula.
Fall is the primary time for breeding season, the males tend to wander. Also, if it's raining, or recently rained, the water can drive males and females out of the ground nests.
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