Aphonopelma gabeli
Last updated: October 14, 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
- 4.5 to 5 inches (females)
- From
- Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, northern Mexico
- Lifestyle
- Burrower
- Type
- New World
Aphonopelma gabeli is a large mouthed species prized for its grey coloration after molting. Like other American and Mexican Aphonopelma, this species is long lived and is incredibly hardy. A. gabeli have rather large chelicerae, which does give them a rather cute appearance as they excavate substrate with their mouthparts. This species has a muted tan, almost olive coloration when not freshly molted.
Aphonopelma gabeli come from eastern Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, with some spillage into northern Mexico. Females can reach between 4.5 and 5 inches in legspan. This species is a good pick for those that enjoy seeing the fang action after feeding, or just enjoy American Aphonopelma species. A simple spider that doesn’t need flashy colors to be a great pick for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.
Current Prices
Aphonopelma gabeli currently sells for between $18.75 and $189.99 in the United States, with a median asking price of $75.00 across 9 in-stock listings from 4 vendors. Price depends mostly on size and sex: slings sit at the low end, mature females at the high end.
| Cheapest listing right now | $18.75 |
|---|---|
| Typical price (median) | $75.00 |
| Most expensive listing | $189.99 |
| Listings in stock | 9 |
| Vendors carrying it | 4 |
In stock at: Jamie's Tarantulas, Micro Wilderness, Spider Shoppe, The Spider Room. Compare every Aphonopelma gabeli listing by price.
Prices as of October 14, 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.