Texas Brown (Aphonopelma hentzi)
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
- About 4.5 inches (females)
- From
- South-central US and northern Mexico
- Type
- New World
Probably the most prevalent tarantula species in the midwestern United States, the Aphonopelma hentzi is everywhere. These spiders have black legs, a cream colored carapace, and a hazelnut brown abdomen. A humble looking species that has the monopoly of claim to a fourth of America as its habitat. Of course, captive bred slings are the way to go. It’s the best way to get a healthy spider and to prevent damage to the wild population by taking a mature male from outside.
The range of A. hentzi is rather impressive. Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri. Oh, and northern Mexico, too. Females can reach a size of 4.5 inches. Just because a spider is common doesn’t make it any less cool to raise.
Current Prices
Aphonopelma hentzi (Texas Brown) currently sells for between $25.00 and $149.99 in the United States, with a median asking price of $68.99 across 6 in-stock listings from 5 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) | $68.99 |
| Most expensive listing | $149.99 |
| Listings in stock | 6 |
| Vendors carrying it | 5 |
In stock at: Big Z's, Buddha Bugs, Micro Wilderness, The Spider Room, Wonderland Exotics. Compare every Aphonopelma hentzi 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.