Texas Tan (Aphonopelma anax)
Last updated: October 17, 2026
This is not a care guide. If you are interested in keeping this species, please research its husbandry thoroughly before purchasing. Tom's Big Spiders has species-specific husbandry notes that are a solid place to start.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- About 5 inches (females)
- From
- Eastern and southern Texas, northeastern Mexico
- Lifestyle
- Burrower
- Type
- New World
One of the United States’ native species. Residents in Texas can find the males of this species wandering out on the town looking for some love in the later months of the year. Like the other American and Mexican Aphonopelma, these medium sized arid species are like compact and hardy puppies of the tarantula world. Captive bred specimens make fairly good pets, so long as they are kept properly. Sporting black legs, a cream colored carapace, and an auburn red abdomen, this species has a humble appearance. Though, Aphonopelma aren’t known for just a humble appearance, but a fairly laid back attitude. Most will wander to their burrow at the first sign of disturbance than put up a fight.
This species is found on the eastern and southern side of the state of Texas, as well as in northeastern Mexico. This species is fairly common to find, and typically captive bred specimens are fairly affordable, owing to ease of breeding of this species. Females can reach around 5” at full size.
Current Prices
Aphonopelma anax (Texas Tan) currently sells for between $25.00 and $59.99 in the United States, with a median asking price of $42.50 across 2 in-stock listings from 2 vendors. Price depends mostly on size and sex: slings sit at the low end, mature females at the high end.
| Cheapest listing right now | $25.00 |
|---|---|
| Typical price (median) | $42.50 |
| Most expensive listing | $59.99 |
| Listings in stock | 2 |
| Vendors carrying it | 2 |
In stock at: Jamie's Tarantulas, Micro Wilderness. Compare every Aphonopelma anax listing by price.
Prices as of October 27, 2026. Live figures in the table below.
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This profile was written by Jonathan Strub, a fellow keeper. Thank you, Jonathan! I did some light copy editing.